AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The widow of a Texas congressman who died after contracting the coronavirus is carrying Donald Trump’s endorsement into a special election. Nearly two dozen candidates are on Saturday’s ballot in Texas’ 6th Congressional District, which includes the booming corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth. The winner will fill the seat of…… MORE
Motorist Who Caused Fatal Accident Handed Lengthy Prison Sentence
Dallas (AP) – A Dallas man said by prosecutors to have a lengthy record of impaired driving has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for causing a traffic accident that killed a former Dallas City Council member and her daughter. Jonathan Moore was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty to two murder counts. A statement…… MORE
Human Smuggling Operation Discovered In Houston
Houston (AP) – More than 90 people were found in a Houston home that investigators suspect was used in a human smuggling operation. Assistant Houston Police Chief Daryn Edwards says authorities initially served a search warrant at the southwest Houston house after someone Thursday night reported a loved one was being held there. Edwards says…… MORE
Family Dog Kills Fort Worth Child
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A small child has been attacked, and killed by the family dog in a Fort Worth backyard. The young girl under the age of 5 was mauled at her home Friday afternoon in the 1400 block of Oak Grove Road. She died in a Fort Worth hospital. The dog is now…… MORE
Army Releases Investigation Report into Murder of Vanessa Guillen
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Army announced, Friday, that disciplinary action has been taken against 21 Fort Hood officers connected to the death of Vanessa Guillen. Commanding General Michael Garrett released the report, Friday. Guillen was murdered last April after she was bludgeoned to death by a fellow soldier and was missing for about two months before…… MORE
‘Bikers Against Child Abuse’ Host First Regional Event
CORINTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) is hosting a regional poker run on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, to raise awareness, as well as funds to support B.A.C.A.’s mission to create a safer environment for abused children. The run will begin at 9:30a at American Eagle Harley Davidson at 5920 South, I-35E, Corinth, TX 76210, and…… MORE
Safety Measures are Top Priority for Fort Worth Summer Camps, Registration Underway
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Summer camp registration is underway in Fort Worth. Camp Fort Worth is an educational and activity focused summer camp for kids ages 5 to 13. Sheri Endsley District Superintendent at City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation said the CDC urged that health protocols should be stepped up at day camps and…… MORE
Denton County Public Health Sets New Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Record at TMS
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Denton County Public Health (DCPH) set a new record May 29th, providing 17,003 COVID-19 vaccines at Texas Motor Speedway and breaking all previous DCPH vaccination clinic records, including one set on April 14 with 14,947. Thursday’s totals could potentially set new national record for the most vaccines given at a single clinic…… MORE
Tarrant County Medical Examiner Announces Retirement Amid Controversy
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant County Medical Examiner is retiring after 42 years on the job. Nizam Peerwani’s retirement announcement comes amid controversy. Tarrant county defense lawyers are calling for an independent investigation into the medical examiner’s office after autopsy mistakes were found in dozens of cases. Peerwani is accused of giving misleading testimony…… MORE
North Texans to Cast Ballots in Municipal Elections
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – There’s a lot at stake across North Texas in Saturday’s municipal elections. Key races include filling the Congressional seat of the late Ron Wright, and electing a Mayor in Plano, Fort Worth and Arlington. A slew of city council seats are on the ballot in Dallas. Off-year municipal elections, however, typically bring…… MORE
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