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Fort Worth Zoo Hosts Fourth Annual “Heroes Weekend”, Free Entry for Veterans, Active Military and First Responders
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Veterans, active duty and reservist military and first responders are invited to check out the Fort Worth Zoo this weekend for free in honor of the upcoming Veterans Day. The Zoo’s Avery Elander said it’s a way of giving back by allowing those who work in these high-stress fields to…… MORE
Dallas Fed Reserve Bank Chief Has Concerns About the Texas Economy
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Speaking before the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday, the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank president talked about challenges that could slow the Texas economy in 2020 and beyond. The Dallas Morning News reports, Rob Kaplan told the group he doesn’t expect a recession next year, but that he does have concerns about…… MORE
FTW Police Officer Seriously Hurt By Drunk Driver, Suspect Arrested
UPDATE 10:15 AM : Fort Worth police arrested 32-year-old Oscar Barragan. He faces a third degree felony charge of Intoxication Assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury. Fort Worth Officer Buddy Calzada said the officer was picking up cones and flares when she and her squad car were hit. “She had her emergency lights…… MORE
Judge Stays ‘Texas 7’ Gang Member Execution For 2nd Time
HOUSTON (AP) – The execution of a “Texas 7” gang member who killed a police officer has been stayed again because the state refuses to provide him with a Buddhist chaplain in the death chamber. The U.S. Supreme Court initially blocked Patrick Murphy’s execution in March, saying his religious rights would be violated if no…… MORE
Texas Governor Opens Homeless Camp In Feud With Austin
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ Republican governor said Thursday he is creating a homeless campsite on state land in the capital of Austin, escalating a battle with the city’s liberal leaders over people living on the streets. Greg Abbott’s announcement was met with a mix of muted welcoming and accusations of political posturing from Democrats…… MORE
North Texas Projected For Warmer and Drier Winter Than Normal
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- We can expect a warmer and drier winter than normal in North Texas. New data shows neutral conditions for the El Nino climate pattern this fall, though this month could see some lower swings. Sarah Barnes with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth says their Climate Prediction Center expects December and…… MORE
Michael Bloomberg Opens Door to 2020 Presidential Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) – Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is opening the door to a 2020 presidential campaign. Bloomberg announced earlier this year that he would not seek the Democratic nomination. But in a statement Thursday, his political adviser Howard Wolfson says Bloomberg is worried that the current crop of Democratic…… MORE
Missing Mother of Two Found Stabbed to Death Near Denton Creek
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Sheriff’s office is investigating after two teens fishing near Denton creek found a woman’s body. Sheriff Tracy Murphree says 20-year-old Jade Monique Harris was brutally attacked. “She was stabbed multiple times and it was a very violent episode it’s just tragic,” Murphree said. Harris is from Lewisville , has a…… MORE
North Texas Member of LeBaron Family Speaks Out after Brutal Attack
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A member of the historically polygamist family victimized in a brutal attack in rural Mexico is demanding action from the Mexican government. Authorities said this week that nine Mexican-American women and children of the LeBaron community were massacred by a group of men believed to be linked to a Mexican drug cartel.…… MORE
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