Yearly Archives: 2018

UPDATE: Texas bombs likely connected; no obvious links among sites

(Updated 6:00 a.m.) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three package bombs left on doorsteps in suburban neighborhoods have exploded in less than two weeks in Texas’ capital city, killing two people, wounding two others and leaving investigators vowing to look at any possible explanation for a motive. Police said the bombings in eastern Austin — two…MORE

[VIDEO] DPD is Asking for Help Identifying Best Western Murder Suspect

[VIDEO] DPD is Asking for Help Identifying Best Western Murder Suspect

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Homicide Unit is seeking assistance in identifying the suspect in this video armed with a handgun.   On March 10, 2018 at approximately 10:54 p.m., Dallas police were called to the Best Western Cityplace Inn located at 4150 North Central Expressway regarding an active shooter.  The victim, Francisco Munoz,…MORE

Draft GOP Report: No Coordination Between Trump and Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans on the House intelligence committee have completed a draft report concluding there was no collusion or coordination between Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Russia. The finding is sure to please the White House and enrage panel Democrats who have not yet seen the document. After a yearlong investigation, Congressman Mike Conaway…MORE

A Group of LGBT Activists are Targeting Retail Giant Amazon at SXSW

A Group of LGBT Activists are Targeting Retail Giant Amazon at SXSW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As thousands of music lovers head to Austin for SXSW, there is one group of LGBT Activists that will be there too, but not for the music. Instead, the group “No gay, No way” wants to know why there are nine anti-LGBT finalists for Amazon’s new headquarters.  The group’s campaign manager…MORE

Dallas Firefighter, SMU Graduate Among Those Killed in NYC Helicopter Crash

Dallas Firefighter, SMU Graduate Among Those Killed in NYC Helicopter Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas firefighter and a Southern Methodist University graduate are among 5 people killed in a helicopter crash in New York City over the weekend. The helicopter went down in the East River around 7 p.m. on Sunday while en route to a private photo shoot. 26-year-old Brian McDaniel, a Dallas firefighter, and 26-year-old Trevor…MORE

Package Bombs at Austin Homes Kill Teenager, Critically Injure Woman

Package Bombs at Austin Homes Kill Teenager, Critically Injure Woman

  Update at 4:10pm: (AP) – Austin’s police chief says package bombs caused both explosions in Texas’ capital city on Monday, making it three this month. Police Chief Brian Manley said at a news conference that the latest bombing injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman. Manley says investigators believe that attack and one earlier Monday that…MORE

Dallas-bound flight makes emergency landing in Albuquerque

Dallas-bound flight makes emergency landing in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – A Dallas-bound flight was diverted to the Albuquerque International Sunport after smoke filled the aircraft’s cabin. According to KRQE-TV , Southwest flight 3562 took off from Phoenix on Sunday night and was headed for Dallas Love Field Airport. The plane was forced to land in Albuquerque after what might have been…MORE

2 killed, several hurt as strong winds strike East Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Two people were killed and several others injured when a band of severe weather swept through East Texas with winds in excess of 80 mph and hail the size of baseballs. The Marion County sheriff’s office says 40-year-old Mary Pinney of Mont Belvieu was killed late Saturday when a tree fell on…MORE

Atmos Email Calls to Question Actions Taken Before Fatal House Explosion

Atmos Email Calls to Question Actions Taken Before Fatal House Explosion

Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – As Atmos continues a natural gas line replacement involving 28-hundred homes in Northwest Dallas, some of the affected residents were allowed back into their homes Sunday, but they remain nervous and fearful. One resident told WFAA-TV that he was scared because he feared that pipes could go bad again, leading to…MORE

FTW Mayor Betsy Price to Promote City at SXSW

FTW Mayor Betsy Price to Promote City at SXSW

Fort Worth, TX – Fort Worth will launch an image make-over at Austin’s popular SXSW Fesival which kicked off Friday. Tomorrow and Wednesday attendees will get a glimpse of Fort Worth at exhibit full of the sights and sounds of the city; the exhibit is branded as ‘Fort Worth Now.’ The move was made after…MORE