WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Monday that it will not tolerate violence against anyone who is trying to obtain an abortion in Texas as federal officials explore options to challenge a new state law that bans most abortions. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department would “protect those seeking to obtain or provide…… MORE
New I-35W Ramp Creates Added Mobility in North Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The North Tarrant Express project opened a new ramp from eastbound I-820 to the northbound I-35W TEXpress Lanes on Wednesday. The newly built ramp in the 820/35W interchange will create greater mobility and additional access for TEXpress Lanes, as well as providing additional options for motorists. The new direct connector is part…… MORE
Taliban say they took Panjshir, Last Holdout Afghan Province
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – The Taliban say they have seized the last province not in their control after their blitz through Afghanistan last month. They overran forces who had opposed their takeover. According to witnesses, thousands of Taliban fighters charged into eight districts of Panjshir province overnight. A Taliban spokesman confirmed Monday that the province…… MORE
Federal Unemployment Benefit Ends Today for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – Although Texas opted out of the COVID-related federal unemployment benefit funding back in May, the $300 weekly jobless benefit officially ends today. The cutoff impacts about 8.9 million people nationwide. There are actually four types of benefits that are ending Monday including the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation…… MORE
Heartbeat Bill Challenged in Texas Court
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas “Heartbeat Bill” may have an uphill battle. A state court in Austin is halting the affects of a new Texas abortion law. The court filed a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed by ‘Planned Parenthood’. According to constitutional lawyer David Coale, a law allowing anyone to sue anyone who assists…… MORE