MCKINNEY – WBAP/KLIF – Visit McKinney, the tourism arm of the city, says 2019 brought increasing numbers of American and international travelers to that city as tourists. Final numbers are still being tallied, but in 2018, Visit McKinney says they generated $9.7 million in local taxes from the nearly $230 million dollars spent for all…… MORE
Chief Justice Swears in Senate for Trump Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Chief justice of the United States has been sworn in to preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He then swore in the entire Senate body with an oath to ensure “impartial justice” as jurors for only the third such proceeding in U.S. history. Earlier, Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the…… MORE
Top Three Beverage Companies Launch Multi-Million Dollar Recycling Initiative in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The top three beverage companies in the United States are launching a recycling initiative in North Texas. Backed with an investment of more than $3 million from Plano-based Keurig Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo., the program’s goal is to improve the recycling and processing bottles. Recycling facilities will be upgraded…… MORE
House Leaders March Trump Impeachment Articles to the Senate
Updated: WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democratic leaders have carried the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump across the U.S. Capitol in a formal procession to the Senate. Trump will now face trial in the Republican-controlled Senate, with arguments expected to start next Tuesday and all 100 senators as the jurors. Chief Justice John Roberts…… MORE
Elizabeth Warren vs. Bernie Sanders “You called me a liar”, Linda Kenyon Discusses Impeachment Updates with Dave & Amy
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Heavy Rainfall Continues; Flood Warnings Issued
Dallas-Fort Worth – There’s a Flash Flood Warning for Tarrant County until 10am. Our Chief Meteorologist Brad Barton says, “East Fort Worth is really flooded.” Fort Worth Fire has been busy with several high water rescues on the east side of the city near 820. Spokesman Mike Drivdal says several rescues had to be made…… MORE
Collin County Sheriff: Plano Man Found in Possession of ‘Shocking quantity’ of Child Pornography
Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says it found a “shocking quantity” of child pornography on devices belonging to a Plano man. An undercover investigation led deputies to 38-year old Christopher Michael Chairez who is accused of possessing 18-terabytes child porn with the intent to promote it. In perspective, a terabyte is…… MORE
DFW Flyers Forget To Leave Guns At Home
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A lot of people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area apparently forgot to remove their guns from their carry on bags when flying. The Transportation Security Agency says it found and confiscated 217 guns at DFW International Airport in 2019. That was the second-most guns found at a U.S. Airport, only behind Hartsfield-Jackson…… MORE
Texas Inmate Executed For Killing Wife in 2005
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas inmate with a history of violence against women was executed Wednesday evening for fatally shooting his wife, who had feared she would never get out of her marriage alive. John Gardner, 64, received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the January 2005 slaying of Tammy…… MORE
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo to Open This Weekend at New Dickies Arena
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-After years of dreaming of a new home for the Fort Worth Stock Show’s legendary rodeo, a new era will dawn on January 17 when the chutes bust open in Dickies Arena. “The Stock Show’s new rodeo home will take the sport to a completely new level and be a fan favorite for…… MORE
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