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Pete Sessions Praises US House on Passing Resolution to Increase Funds to Military

Pete Sessions Praises US House on Passing Resolution to Increase Funds to Military

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Congressman Pete Sessions says the House of Representatives has done its job by passing the Make America Secure Appropriates Act. The resolution, which now goes to the U.S Senate for consideration, would provide more than $650 billion for the military in the federal budget. It would also give troops a more…MORE

911 Problems Reported in Three North Texas Cities Resolved

911 Problems Reported in Three North Texas Cities Resolved

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) —  UPDATE: The cities of Plano, Rowlett and Garland said their 911 call systems are back to normal on Monday. Plano, Rowlett and now Garland had troubles with their 911 call systems that started on Sunday.  Each case was different. T-Mobile customers in Plano have not been able to connect with 911 dispatchers.  The…MORE

Senate Votes Against Repealing Obamacare

Senate Votes Against Repealing Obamacare

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has rejected a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obama’s health care law, after a night of high suspense ended in a big defeat for President Donald Trump’s agenda. Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona cast a key vote against the measure. Trump sent a Twitter post saying…MORE

Man Crashes Car Into Denton Bar After Police Chase

Man Crashes Car Into Denton Bar After Police Chase

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — A police chase that began in Lake Dallas Thursday night ended with a car crashing into a popular Denton bar. The man wrecked the car around 9:00 Thursday night into a gate at the bar Riprock’s, which is on Fry Street right next to the University of North Texas campus. Video…MORE

Red Cross Offering Gift Cards to Curb “Critical Blood Shortage”

Red Cross Offering Gift Cards to Curb “Critical Blood Shortage”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Red Cross says they’re experiencing a critical blood shortage and need more people to donate. Jan Hale is with the Red Cross — she says they were already low on blood before summer came, which is typically a slow time of year when it comes to blood donations. “Blood supply…MORE

Five People Suspected of Robbing and Killing North Texas Jewelry Salesman Arrested

Five People Suspected of Robbing and Killing North Texas Jewelry Salesman Arrested

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Five people wanted by the FBI for targeting jewelry salesmen in North Texas have been arrested. US Attorney John Parker’s office says the five are believed to be responsible for the death of a traveling jewelry salesman last year after they followed him from Richardson to Euless and eventually beat him.…MORE

Ten Dead, Thirty Injured in San Antonio Human Smuggling Operation

Ten Dead, Thirty Injured in San Antonio Human Smuggling Operation

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) — Ten people have died after a semi-truck parked outside a San Antonio Wal-Mart was found with nearly 40 people in the back being smuggled into Texas. Thirty others have been hospitalized for heat stroke and dehydration, with temperatures in the 100’s all weekend. San Antonio Police say a surveillance video at…MORE

Flower Mound Police Say They’ve Found Runaway Girl

Flower Mound Police Say They’ve Found Runaway Girl

UPDATE (Friday, July 21 at 11:40 AM) FLOWER MOUND (WBAP/KLIF) – Flower Mound Police say they have found the 12-year-old girl who ran away from home earlier this week. The department says she was in Carrollton, despite fears she may have possibly gone out of state. They say people spreading the world helped them find her.…MORE

Historian Wants Dallas to Remove Confederate Memorial

Historian Wants Dallas to Remove Confederate Memorial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A North Texas historian is calling for the City of Dallas to get rid of all of its confederate statues. His name is Michael Phillips, and he posted to Facebook Wednesday that it’s time to “exorcise the ghosts of the confederacy, which still haunt the Dallas landscape.” He’s referring to the…MORE