WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when some conservatives revolted against his plan. The bipartisan tally, 336-95, showed Johnson’s willingness to leave his right-flank Republicans behind and work with Democrats to temporarily keep government…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The new pedestrian bridge that crosses Central Expressway in North Dallas opened to the public on Tuesday. City officials plan to hold a grand opening ceremony in a few weeks. The bridge connects the Northaven Trail, west of Highway 75, to the Cottonwood Creek trail on the east side of the highway.…… MORE
LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF News ) -After two decades in Congress, longtime GOP Representative Doctor Michael Burgess announced on Monday he will not seek re-election next year. The 72-year-old first won the seat in 2002 and has held the 26th District of Texas, a heavily Republican seat in parts of Cook, Denton and Wise Counties without facing…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Jerry Jones says LB Vander Esch is out for the rest of the season and his career is in question after an injury to his neck in the October 8th game against the San Fransisco 49ers. Jones calls it “a significant loss”, but notes the team was waiting to see what…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The family of a Dallas ISD educator who vanished in September wants answers after her body was found in a wooded area near I-20 and Lawson Road in Mesquite. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office made the confirmation this week after 24-year-old Jennifer Mendez Olascoaga’s remains were discovered in early…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – DPS troopers and Texas National Guard soldiers secured Fronton Island in the Rio Grande River to gain operational control and prevent cross-border criminal activity from Mexican cartels. “Our engineer teams installed over 1.4 miles of wire along the Texas-Mexico border,” said Sgt. Jake Jordan, Joint Task Force Lone Star Special Response Team platoon…… MORE
WHITE SETTLEMENT (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Almost a year after an organized crime ring began targeting Buddhist temples in North Texas, White Settlement Police have identified a suspect. In November 2022, a group of people claiming to need prayers broke into the Theravada temple’s living quarters and stole $38,000 in cash. White Settlement PD Chief…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns while running for another score, and the Dallas Cowboys routed the New York Giants for the second time this season, 49-17. The victory extended their home winning streak to 12. The Cowboys won 40-0 in the opener in New Jersey. The 72-point…… MORE
PEARLAND, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – Several people were injured after a shooting broke out at a flea market outside of Houston. On Sunday police responded to shots fired at the Cole’s Antique Village & Flea Market off of North Main Street in Pearland, which is a suburb located outside of Houston. When authorities arrived on…… MORE
COLLEGE STATION, TX – (AP) – Texas A&M fired coach Jimbo Fisher on Sunday, a move that will cost the school $75 million. The move ends a tenure that began six years ago with the Aggies presenting him an engraved national championship trophy missing only the year. Fisher was lured away from Florida State, where…… MORE
