(WBAP/KLIF) – A recent directive at the Texas-Mexico border is impacting more than just immigration. Governor Abbott is increasing vehicle inspections by state troopers at the border. The Governor’s directive was a response to the end of Title-42 in May, which is expected to bring a surge of border crossings. The increased checks have led…… MORE
UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the western portion of North Texas until 9 p.m. AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Tuesday to prepare additional state resources for mobilization as Texans face critical-to-extreme wildfire weather conditions in the Western half of the state…… MORE
UPDATE: A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 p.m. for parts of North Texas, including Dallas, Tarrant, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Dallas counties, among other outlying counties. AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Tuesday to prepare additional state resources for mobilization as Texans face critical-to-extreme wildfire…… MORE
Granbury, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Granbury family says they’ll never stop fighting to bring their son home from a Russian prison. This morning, a Russian court remanded Trevor Reed’s appeal to be released to a lower court for review and no decision was made. The former Marine’s father Joey Reed told our media partner WFAA…… MORE
Some storms may be severe with large hail as the main threat, though damaging winds and a tornado or two are possible. Storm chances will end from west to east Wednesday with the passage of a cold front. There is a morning severe risk along the front as it passes through. Forecast: Tuesday – A…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas lawmakers will convene in Austin on Tuesday to discuss the death penalty ahead of the scheduled execution of Melissa Lucio. Members of the Criminal Justice Reform Committee are focused on bringing attention to Melissa Luicio’s case. Her execution is set for the end of this month in the killing of her…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, discussed the state’s ongoing border security efforts and how Texas is working with local law enforcement to mitigate the Biden administration’s ongoing border crisis at the Texas Border Sheriffs Coalition Spring Meeting in El Paso. During remarks, the Governor thanked law enforcement for their partnership in mitigating…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as his administration unveils its formal rule to rein in ghost guns, privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at crime scenes, six people familiar with the matter told…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is nominating an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as his administration unveils its formal rule to rein in ghost guns, privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at crime scenes, six people familiar with the matter told…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas lawmakers are pushing for clemency in an execution scheduled for later this month. 15 years after the death of her 2-year-old daughter in Harlingen, Melissa Lucio is on the death row. She’s scheduled to be put to death on April 27. Prosecutors said Lucio abused the girl, but witnesses contend it…… MORE
