KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Talks to stop the fighting in Ukraine have resumed as another attempt to rescue civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol broke down. Also, Russia is accusing the Ukrainians of launching a cross-border helicopter attack on a fuel depot. A Kremlin spokesman says the incident on Russian soil could undermine…… MORE
WrestleMania Fans Converge on North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – WrestleMania 38 is converging on North Texas this weekend. Organizers expect a $200 million economic impact on the DFW area during the the events. The American Airlines Center in Dallas will host events Friday and Monday nights. AT&T Stadium in Arlington will be home to WrestleMania on Saturday and Sunday. A fan…… MORE
Gov Abbott Calls Biden Administration’s Decision To End Title 42 Expulsions “Reckless”
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is responding to the Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42 in late May. The policy allows migrants to be expelled from the U.S. under emergency heath measures. It came about during President Trump’s time in office and in the midst of the COVID pandemic. The U.S. Centers…… MORE
Texans Warned to Be Ready for Wildfires
COLLEGE STATION – (WBAP/KLIF) With 192 wildfires fought across the state of Texas in just the past seven days time, Texas A & M Forest Service suggests a particularly difficult wildfire season may be ahead again this year, and urges Texans to be ready with an evacuation plan. Spokesman Alex Bregenzer suggests Texans can help…… MORE
Harris County Deputy Killed in Shootout With Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves
HARRIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is mourning one of their own. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said 51-year-old Deputy Darren Almendarez was shot and killed Thursday night. Investigators said he died from injuries sustained in a shootout with three suspects who were allegedly caught trying to steal the catalytic converter from…… MORE