Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – What’s being described as a ‘colossal’ explosion shook Northwest Houston around 4:15 this morning, damaging homes and businesses in the area. The blast has been attributed to propylene gas at a valve factory called Watson Grinding & Manufacturing. At least one person was taken to a hospital. We spoke to a witness…… MORE
GMC Announces 2021 Yukon Lineup, Manufactured in Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- GMC introduces the next-generation of its SUV’S for Yukon that’ll be manufactured at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Arlington. The 2021 Yukon and Yukon XL is enhanced with technology to improve traction, control and driver awareness, making your driving experience safer. GMC’S Stuart Fowle says North Texans will be the first to see them…… MORE
Cook Children’s Files Brief After Tinslee Lewis Family Appeals Judges Order to End Life Support
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The fate of an 11-month-old baby in Fort Worth is now in the hands of an appeals court. The family of Tinslee Lewis appealed after a judge gave Cook Children’s Medical Center the green light to remove the baby from life support. Cook Children’s just filed a brief on why this ruling…… MORE
Story of Botham Jean to be Featured in Super Bowl PSA
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The shooting death of a man in his own apartment by a Dallas Police Officer will be the focus of a Public Service Announcement during this year’s Super Bowl broadcast. The case garnered national attention last year during Amber Guyger’s murder trial. The life and death of Botham Jean is featured in the NFL…… MORE
Possible Case of Coronavirus Virus in Texas
BRAZOS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Brazos County Health District is investigating a suspected case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. The patient traveled from Wuhan, China, where the Coronavirus originated. Health care providers were aware of public health guidance on novel Coronavirus and quickly recognized that the patient met the criteria for Coronavirus testing. The patient…… MORE
Jim Lehrer of the ‘MacNeil-Lehrer Report’ Dies at 85
NEW YORK (AP) – A host of the nightly PBS “NewsHour” that for decades offered a thoughtful take on current events has died. PBS says Jim Lehrer died Thursday. He was 85. Like longtime partner Robert MacNeil, Lehrer saw broadcast journalism as a service, its main goal to help the public understand events and issues.…… MORE
Allen Police Ask Public to Help Find Missing Teen
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Allen Police Department is asking the public to help to find a missing teen. 16-year-old Songyu Shi was last seen in the 1000 block of W. Mcdermott Drive although investigators have not revealed when he vanished. Shi was last seen wearing a ball cap, a hoodie with cartoon characters and…… MORE
Man Arrested in San Antonio Bar Shooting Argues Self-Defense
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A 19-year-old man arrested in a San Antonio shooting that left two people dead and wounded five others says he was acting in self-defense when he opened fire during a concert at a bar. Kiernan Christopher Williams is expected to face capital murder charges for the Sunday night shooting at a…… MORE
Texas Congressman Predicts Acquittal of President Trump as Early as Next Week
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Congressman John Ratcliff says he sees a quick acquittal of President Trump. Ratcliff, a new member Trump’s impeachment team says he doesn’t think there is a need for witnesses. Ratcliffe says he’s been getting lots of questions about what many are calling lies from House impeachment manager, Rep Adam Schiff. “People…… MORE
American Airlines Posts Strong Profit Despite 737 Max Jet Issue
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – American Airlines says profit is rising because strong demand is leaving fewer empty seats on planes. American said Thursday that fourth-quarter profit rose 27% to $414 million. Adjusted earnings were $1.15 per share, a penny better than Wall Street expected. But American is still weighed down by the grounding of Boeing 737…… MORE
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