DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The threat of bad weather in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has caused a cancellation of the First Responders Bowl. The game had been scheduled between Boise State and Boston College, and has been ruled “no contest”. Five North Texas law enforcement officers were to be honored for their outstanding community…… MORE
AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (AP) – President Donald Trump is making an unannounced visit to Iraq – his first visit with U.S. troops in a troubled region. Trump landed at an airbase west of Baghdad after dark Wednesday, leaving behind a government shutdown and other upheaval at home. The trip also comes after Trump announced that…… MORE
FRISCO – WBAP/KLIF – Frisco Police are searching for a gunman in the shooting death of an unidentified man at the Republic House at Frisco Bridges Apartments. Spokesman Ryan Chandler confirms an increased police presence in the area of the apartments, in the 85-hundred block of Warren Parkway. Chandler says the shooting is believed to…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas police Department recommends discarding your christmas trash with caution. In a video posted to social media, the Plano Police Department discourages residents from giving potential thieves an idea of what they got for Christmas. “Be wise, don’t advertise,” said Plano Police Officer David Tilley. Tilley said throwing away boxes…… MORE
UPDATE: Event has been cancelled due to incoming bad weather. ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s been three years since an EF-4 tornado ripped through Rowlett the day after Christmas. Dozens of people are expected to gather at a memorial Wednesday night at the Spirit of Rowlett statue on Sunnybrook drive to honor the 13 people who…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it is conducting new medical checks on every child in its custody after the second reported death of a minor this month. CBP said in a statement late Tuesday that it is focusing its checks on children under the age of 10. An 8-year-old boy from…… MORE
NORTH POLE – WFAA – Arriving undercover in disguise, his red boots gave up his true identity. Santa Claus arrived a little early for North Texas children this year, and reports he enjoyed it so much, he stuck around through the traditional overnight gift delivery hours into the early Christmas morning hours. Santa came bearing…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – U.S. immigration authorities say an 8-year-old boy from Guatemala has died in government custody, the second immigrant child to die in detention this month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection say the boy died shortly after midnight Tuesday. CBP says he was taken to a hospital in Alamogordo, New Mexico, where he was…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – U.S. Census figures show Texas added more people to its population than any other state during the past year. Despite the numbers, the Austin American-Statesman reports Texas’ growth rate has slowed down. Texas added 379,128 people from July 1, 2017, to July 1, 2018, a growth of 1.3 percent. The state’s…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – Authorities say a 23-year-old man has been charged with four felonies after he allegedly crashed into a patrol vehicle, injuring two Houston police officers. Cesar Collazo remained jailed Monday. He’s facing two counts of failure to stop and render aid and two counts of intoxication assault with serious bodily injury on a…… MORE
