NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Two North Texas companies were sent cease-and-desist orders and subpoenas in connection to robocalls that used artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice to discourage people from voting in the New Hampshire’s primary last month. During a Tuesday press conference, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said investigators…… MORE
McKinney residents will soon have the opportunity to vote on upcoming projects in their community. The McKinney City Council recently voted to call an election where voters will consider five general obligation bond propositions. General obligation bonds are funds borrowed by the city for specific public purposes. Authorization to borrow these funds must be approved…… MORE
The Construction Industry Education Foundation is working towards making sure high school kids know all their options. They’re hosting their first ever high school trades day in the DFW on Friday, which aims to provide students with hands-on opportunities to learn more about the construction industry and how their future careers may operate in the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is questioning whether the Treasury Department is acting in a “Big Brother” capacity. George Orwell’s 1949 novel “1984” depicted a character known as Big Brother, a leader who used omnipresent government surveillance to spy on citizens. Now, the U.S. Treasury Department is accused of committing similar breaches…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — 15 states including Texas voice opposition to the Senate’s border bill. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of 14 other attorneys general to strongly object to the U.S. Senate’s proposed border bill. The letter highlights the bill’s failure to solve problems contributing to high volumes of border encounters. Among the shortcomings…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Oil and gas experts are predicting a global shortage of crude oil in 2025, which could cause gas prices to soar over $6 per gallon. Pecos Company Energy’s Rey Trevino says that less than 50% of the oil used over the last decade has been replaced on the world stage. If current estimates…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a dramatic setback, House Republicans failed Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, forced to shelve a high-profile priority — for now — after a few GOP lawmakers refused to go along with the party’s plan. The stunning roll call fell just a few votes short of impeaching Mayorkas, stalling…… MORE
The Dallas County Sheriffs Office is banning together for its first gun buyback program. This initiative is aimed at helping law enforcement officers educate community members on how to properly dispose of unwanted firearms. Handgun owners will be given a $100.00 gift card and long guns will receive a $125.00 gift card. The buyback program…… MORE
The North Texas Food Bank has announced its food distribution list for this week. Food distributions aim to help families who may be struggling to make ends meet. They do not have to register to pick up food, but it is on a first come, first serve basis. Below is the food distribution list for…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Fort Worth Fire Department is asking for prayers after four of their crew members were involved in a serious crash while responding to a structure fire on Pecos Street around 2:30 Tuesday morning. The crash involving Fire Engine 3 occurred at Wilbarger Street and Village Creek Road. Authorities…… MORE
