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
Pedestrian Bridge Opens over Central Expressway in North Dallas
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
Longtime North Texas Congressman Doctor Michael Burgess Not Seeking Re-election
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
Cowboy’s LB Vander Esch Out for Season
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
American Airlines Flight Attendants Beating the Strike Drum
EULESS -(WBAP/KLIF) – Frustrated Flight Attendants will come face to face with company executives at a picket at American Airlines headquarters on Thursday, November 16th. With signs that read “We Are Ready to Strike!” and “You Make Billions. I Can’t Pay Rent!” in hand, they will chant, “Hey hey, ho ho, corporate greed has got…… MORE