(CNN) — Otto Warmbier, the college student who returned to the United States last week after 17 months of detention in North Korea, died Monday afternoon, his family said in a statement. “It is our sad duty to report that our son, Otto Warmbier, has completed his journey home. Surrounded by his loving family, Otto…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new state law aimed at making roads safer when it comes to drinking and driving will take effect this September. Governor Abbott signed House bill 3016, also called the “second chance bill” into law last week. The bill was championed by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Longview), Chairwoman Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) and the members…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Islamic Association of Tarrant County is hosting an open house for other faiths Friday night to mark Ramadan. Imam Mujahid Backhash said the event gives people of different religions a chance to learn about each other. “We condemn, we reject, we do not accept, we cannot condone these kinds of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation on Thursday that allows voters to help decide the fate of Dallas County Schools. Senate Bill 2065 and Senate Bill 1566 contain provisions that let voters decide whether the embattled school bus agency can continue operations. Interim Superintendent for Dallas County Schools Leatha Mullins issued a statement about…… MORE
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – Fort Hood officials have declared a missing soldier dead two months after he and his vehicle were swept away by a flash flood. A Fort Hood statement Thursday identified the missing soldier as Spc. Darius Cooper. The 40-year-old soldier from San Antonio has been missing since early the morning of…… MORE