WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Wednesday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn called out President Biden for refusing to negotiate with Congress to avoid a catastrophic default on the national debt. “This week, the House is expected to vote on legislation to begin to rein in Congress’ out-of-control spending and avoid a debt default,” said Senator Cornyn.…… MORE
Governor Abbott Activates Emergency Resources in Response to Severe Storms
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Wednesday to activate state emergency response resources as severe storms move across the state beginning today through Friday. Additionally, the Governor directed TDEM to increase the readiness level of the State Operations Center to Level II to support any requests for…… MORE
Texas Man to Pay Millions in Romance Scam of Elderly Women
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man gets prison time for swindling elderly women out of millions. 52-year-old Fola Alabi was sentenced, Tuesday, to more than three years in prison, ordered to pay $1.5 million in restitution, and forfeit his over $500,000 home for a romance scam that targeted 70 to 80 year old widows or divorced…… MORE
Armed Sentinels Could Be Approved for Texas Schools
(WBAP/KLIF) — Lawmakers in Austin may approve armed guards for Texas schools. Texas schools could offer up to $25,000 stipends to teachers and staff who accept the dual role of being armed campus “sentinels” with specialized mental health training. That’s under a new proposal during the 88th Texas Legislative Session that advanced, Tuesday, in response…… MORE
Jennifer Castillo on the Ballot for Fort Worth Mayor
(WBAP/KLIF) — With early voting in full swing, one race getting attention is the Fort Worth Mayor’s race. On the ballot along with incumbent Mattie Parker are Adrian Devine Smith, Kenneth Bowens, Jr., Alyson Kennedy and Jennifer Castillo. If elected, Castillo would propose a new salary policy where the mayor only gets paid based on…… MORE