Yearly Archives: 2017

Missing Person From Louisiana Oil Rig Explosion is a Texan

Missing Person From Louisiana Oil Rig Explosion is a Texan

KENNER (WBAP/KLIF News) — The person who has yet to be found after an explosion at a Louisiana oil rig Sunday night is a Texan. The man has been identified as 44-year-old Timothy Morrison from Katy. He was one of five contract workers cleaning chemicals off a platform at the rig. The other three hurt…MORE

First Waco biker trial could have domino effect on others

WACO, Texas (AP) – Steel barriers and sheriff’s deputies surrounded the courthouse in Waco, Texas, in a show of heightened security as the trial began for an alleged leader of the Bandidos biker gang in connection to the deadliest shootout between biker groups in U.S. history. But experts say the trial – the first stemming…MORE

AP source: Suspended Elliott getting emergency hearing in NY

By SCHUYLER DIXON Attorneys for Elliott are set for an emergency hearing in federal court in New York as they try again to stop the running back’s six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday night, Oct. 16. Attorneys for Dallas Cowboys star…MORE

Elliot Expected to File Injunction in New York

Elliot Expected to File Injunction in New York

(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliot and the NFL Players Association are expected to file an injunction in the Southern District of New York against the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to uphold Elliot’s six game suspension from the league. The injunction is similar to the order granted by a Sherman Judge…MORE

Another Immigration Detention Center Planned for South Texas

Another Immigration Detention Center Planned for South Texas

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is planning to open another detention center in South Texas for people apprehended entering the country illegally. The Austin American-Statesman reports the agency this month asked private companies to submit preliminary proposals for a new facility along the Interstate 35 corridor housing adult detainees. There are…MORE

Community Leaders Call for Jerry Jones to Recant His Statement on Anthem Protests

Community Leaders Call for Jerry Jones to Recant His Statement on Anthem Protests

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Community leaders called Monday, for Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones to recant his statement about his players standing for the National Anthem. Local ministers and activists accused Jones of using what they called “plantation politics” by telling his players to stand or not play. “Jerry Jones in essence was saying stand up, shut up,…MORE

Some California fire victims return home as firefighters gain ground

By SUDHIN THANAWALA and BRIAN MELLEY SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — With the winds dying down, fire crews gained ground as they battled wildfires that have devastated California wine country and other parts of the state over the past week, and thousands of people got the all-clear to return home. While the danger from the…MORE

Tillerson to Use Diplomacy “Until the First Bomb Drops”

Tillerson to Use Diplomacy “Until the First Bomb Drops”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the President has directed him to work out a diplomatic path in North Korea. This as the President himself seems to be taking a different approach, through tweets and even some of his comments. Tillerson made the comments Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” He…MORE

A Newsroom Divided…

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Its a newsroom divided these days at WBAP/KLIF. That’s because Morning Drive Producer Robyn Geske is a diehard Houston Astros fan Morning Reporter Scott Sidway feels the same… about the Texas Rangers. With the Astros still in the hunt, Robyn says she’s been hanging on every pitch. And on Saturday, a “discussion”…MORE

Bowe Bergdahl pleads guilty to desertion, misbehavior

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) – The Latest on the court-martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who walked off his post in Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl told a military judge he’s pleading guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. His lawyer says the prosecution and defense have not agreed to a stipulation of facts…MORE