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Border Patrol Council Weighs in on New Texas Border Laws

Border Patrol Council Weighs in on New Texas Border Laws

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Border Patrol council weighs in on new Texas border protection laws. After signing border security bills into Texas law, Governor Abbott credited the legislature with providing the tools to fight the cartels. According to Border Patrol Council Vice-President Chris Cabrera, giving border agents the authority to arrest in Texas is huge. The…MORE

Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Beto O’Rourke

Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Beto O’Rourke

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas appeals court has dismissed a billionaire’s defamation lawsuit against Democrat Beto O’Rourke that was brought after he criticized a $1 million campaign contribution to Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Friday’s ruling comes over a year after O’Rourke repeatedly made critical remarks about the donation by Kelcy Warren, chairman of pipeline company Energy…MORE

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in DFW

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in DFW

(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe thunderstorms are possible across North and Central Texas on today. A complex of strong to severe storms will likely impact eastern portions North Texas this morning, before re-developing near and south of I-20 around mid afternoon. The second round will likely be the more impactful round of storms with primary hazards that…MORE

Trump Indictment Unsealed in Documents Case

Trump Indictment Unsealed in Documents Case

UPDATED: MIAMI (AP) — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility…MORE

Texas’ Longest Serving County Administrator To Retire

Texas’ Longest Serving County Administrator To Retire

(WBAP/KLIF) — The longest serving county administrator in Texas speaks out about his retirement. G.K. Maenius began his career with Tarrant County in January of 1988 and talks about what he’ll miss after his 35 years of managing the state’s third largest county. He has led the county since the population was less than a…MORE