By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. BROWNSVILLE – AP/WBAP/KLIF – Brownsville based U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen Friday ruled in favor of texas and eight other conservative states that sued to halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as “DACA”, which provides limited protections to about 650-thousand people. DACA protects…… MORE
DALLAS – Blood drives were held across North Texas Saturday in an effort to boost stockpiles of blood for surgeries and other needs. Spokespeople with the American Red Cross of North Texas say a sudden surge in schedules for elective surgeries combined with the pandemic’s curtailing of blood donations has stocks critically low. Calls…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police are searching for a road rage suspect they say shot another driver early Sunday morning. It happened around 3:30, according to Dallas Police. They say one northbound vehilce cut off another on Stemmons Freeway near Royal Lane. Officials say the drivers exchanged words, the shooter, then firing several times…… MORE
ARLINGTON TEXAS – WBAP/KLIF – Arlington resident and Grammy award winning, Grammy Hall of Fame inductee BJ Thomas died Saturday at the age of 78, after a diagnosis of stage four lung cancer. Thomas was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, but soon became a Texan; raised in Houston. Widely known for his pop, country, adult contemporary…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas snake experts warn Texans snakes are now emerging from hidden places as the weather warms, and just as North and Central Texans begin to clear debris from flooding. They advise people not to mix alcohol with clearing of debris from properties, and to always use a long-handled tool instead of…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police announce the arrest of the third of three wanted suspects in the murder of 23-year old Marisela Botello Valadez, visiting the city of Dallas. Dallas Police credit the U.S. Marshals North Texas Violent Fugitive Task Force and West Jordan, Utah Police for the arrest of Charles Anthony Beltran. Prior…… MORE
