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Texas City Bans Abortion; Says It’s A ‘Sanctuary’ For Unborn

Texas City Bans Abortion; Says It’s A ‘Sanctuary’ For Unborn

WASKOM, Texas (AP) – A small Texas city has passed a local abortion ban and declared itself a “sanctuary city for the unborn.” Right to Life of East Texas says the vote Tuesday by the all-male Waskom City Council means the city along the Louisiana border is “standing for life.” The ordinance refers to groups…MORE

Austin Airport to Consider Welcoming Non-ticketed Visitors

Austin Airport to Consider Welcoming Non-ticketed Visitors

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin-Bergstrom International Airport officials are considering opening the airport’s terminals to non-ticketed visitors who want to access the facility’s food, beverage and retail offerings. The Airport Advisory Commission on Tuesday mulled over the idea of welcoming non-ticketed visitors as long as they pass through security, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Bryce Dubee, an airport…MORE

WATCH: Fort Worth Police Release Body Cam Video in Officer Involved Shooting

WATCH: Fort Worth Police Release Body Cam Video in Officer Involved Shooting

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – According to Fort Worth Police, Officers followed protocol in Sunday’s shooting that killed 20-year-old JaQuavion Slaton. Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus said Thursday that Slaton was shot while hiding from Officers in a pickup truck while they were serving a warrant. The department released portions of the body cam video,…MORE

Trump says Press Secretary Sanders to Leave White House

Trump says Press Secretary Sanders to Leave White House

WASHINGTON (AP) – White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will be leaving the Trump administration at the end of the month. President Donald Trump announced the news on Twitter Wednesday. He says Sanders will be returning to her home state of Arkansas and has not immediately named a successor. Sanders is one of the president’s…MORE

Southwest Airlines Extends Cancellations of Max 8 Flights

Southwest Airlines Extends Cancellations of Max 8 Flights

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas based Southwest Airlines is extending its cancellation of Boeing 737 Max flights. The airline made the announcement just days after American Airlines also extended cancellations through Labor Day. The Boeing Max aircrafts remain grounded following two deadly crashes overseas. Southwest Airlines said Thursday it will adjust its schedules to remove 737 Max 8…MORE

Person Shot to Death by Farmers Branch, Texas, Police Officer

Person Shot to Death by Farmers Branch, Texas, Police Officer

DALLAS (AP) — Police in Dallas say a person driving a suspected stolen pickup truck was fatally shot by an officer from suburban Farmers Branch. A police news release says the shooting occurred about 7 p.m. Wednesday in northwest Dallas, about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) south of Farmers Branch as the officer approached the vehicle…MORE

Forest Hill Police Officer Placed on Leave in Connection With FTW Kidnapping Case

Forest Hill Police Officer Placed on Leave in Connection With FTW Kidnapping Case

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Updated on 6/20/2019 at 12:40AM – The Forest Hill Police Chief has announced the firing of the Forest Hill Police Officer who, in May, searched the hotel room with a 8-year-old kidnapped girl inside it, but failed to find her. The Forest Hill Police Chief, Dan Dennis, said on Wednesday that Sgt.…MORE

Man Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison on Child Abandonment Charges

Man Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison on Child Abandonment Charges

Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Garland man faces up to 20-years in prison after being indicted on two felony counts of child abandonment. In late April, Garland police arrested 25-year Jonathon Moses Ocanas after he allegedly left his two young children in his car on an I-30 overpass while he went looking for gas. The…MORE

Texas Cancer Center Cited For Patient Care, Safety Problems

Texas Cancer Center Cited For Patient Care, Safety Problems

HOUSTON (AP) – A prominent cancer center in Houston has been found in violation of serious hospital requirements for patient care and safety by the federal government. The Houston Chronicle reports that MD Anderson Cancer Center will be subject to more aggressive government oversight following an “adverse event” involving a blood transfusion that was reported…MORE