WASHINGTON, DC (WBAP/KLIF News) — A group called the “Problem Solvers Caucus” is working toward compromise on hot budget issues in Congress. Twenty Democrats and Twenty Republicans meet each week to work through issues that might keep bills from passing, and to try to find common ground. Texas Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-McAllen) says they don’t always…… MORE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Another road rage incident has led to another person being shot, this time, in North Richland Hills. Police said the incident took place just after 2 a.m. Wednesday on eastbound IH-820. According to a witness, the victim pulled into a Waffle House on Boulevard 26 bleeding and asking for help.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) — The fight continues in the Senate over proposed legislation that could eventually replace Obamacare. A newly proposed version of the bill includes deep cuts in funding for Medicaid, the nation’s largest single health insurer. Since Obamacare was enacted, 11 million more low income Americans were added to the rolls. Republicans say…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News)–A teenager who police say is a wanted fugitive is believed to be in DFW. According to the U.S. Marshals Services, 17-year-old Taymor Travon McIntyre is the suspect of a capital murder investigation. McIntyre is black, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 125 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. If you have any information about…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News)– The driver of a white pickup truck is dead after a supposed road rage incident Sunday. According to police, 19-year-old Dylan Spaid was shot while driving along Interstate-20 eastbound between Cooper and Matlock. After being shot, Dylan crashed his car into a National Tire & Battery sign. He was then taken to a…… MORE
BEDFORD (WBAP/KLIF) — Bedford Police say they’re still unsure of how a 14 year old girl died after going missing on Monday. They say they have no suspects as of now, and aren’t even sure if her death was a homicide. “Right now, we have absolutely nothing that points to a risk to our community in…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — The state of California will no longer allow state-funded travel to Texas. California’s Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, making the announcement Thursday, citing Texas’ adoption of a new law allowing religious adoption agencies the right to turn away prospective parents who’s beliefs do not align with the organization. Earlier this year, California enacted a…… MORE
BEDFORD (WBAP/KLIF News) — Police in Arlington and Bedford are trying to determine whether or not a body found at an Arlington landfill is connected to a teenager who went missing earlier this week. The body was found Wednesday afternoon by an employee at the landfill, which is just five miles away from the apartment…… MORE
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall in southwestern Louisiana, bringing rain and the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes. As of about 4 a.m. CDT Thursday, the storm was centered about 30 miles west-southwest of Lake Charles, located near the Texas-Louisiana border and is moving north near 12 mph. The U.S.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Texas congressman has introduced legislation that would allow lawmakers to carry firearms into most locations. East Texas Rep. Brian Babin, R-Woodville, introduced the bill Tuesday that would allow certified members of Congress to carry concealed personal firearms into most areas, with few exceptions. The legislation comes a week after republican…… MORE
