(WBAP/KLIF) — Jurors have found a Garland man guilty of capital murder in connection with the murder of three teenagers over a year ago. 34-year old Richard Acosta, Jr. testified this week that he had no idea that his then 14-year-old son Abel had a gun, or that he allegedly fired shots into a Garland…… MORE
Pentagon Shoots Down Object Over Alaska
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has shot down an unknown object flying in U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska. That’s according to White House officials Friday. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the object was flying at about 40,000 feet and posed a “reasonable threat” to the safety of civilian flights. Kirby says…… MORE
Carroll ISD in Southlake Now Face 8 Civil Rights Investigations
SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Carroll ISD in Southlake is facing even more scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Education. The district is now the subject of eight federal civil rights investigations, a DOE official confirmed on Thursday. The probes come in the wake of the controversial decisions in the past few years to roll…… MORE
Reliant Air Conditioning Hero of the Week – Nominations
Here at 99.5 the Wolf and Reliant Air Conditioning, we want to thank all the heroes in our community! There are many heroes that do good, but may go unnoticed. We want to highlight and thank those everyday heroes for all they do. No act of good is too big or small! Nominate your hero…… MORE
Turkish Airlines Jets off From NTX with Earthquake Relief Donations
UPDATED: 2/10/23 7:15AM Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A plane load of supplies donated by North Texans to earthquake-ravaged Turkey/Syria took off from DFW Airport last night. The Turkish American Association of Northern Texas [TURANT] is accepting donation clothing and other items. See the complete list below. –l North Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Turkish American Association of…… MORE
Over 22,000 Dead in the Aftermath of Dual Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
UPDATED: 2/10/23 ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has for years tempted fate by not enforcing modern construction codes while allowing — and in some cases, encouraging — a real estate boom in earthquake-prone areas, experts say. The lax enforcement, which experts in geology and engineering have long warned about, is gaining renewed scrutiny in the aftermath…… MORE
Former VP Pence Subpoenaed by Special Counsel Probing Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel overseeing investigations into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election. That’s according to a person with direct knowledge of the subpoena who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday to…… MORE
Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Gets an Armored Vehicle
(WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County makes moves to back the blue. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court is aiming to protect its sheriff’s deputies engaged in shootouts with criminals. The county commissioners court approved the purchase of the department’s first armored vehicle. According to Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare, the Bearcat will provide unprecedented protection for deputies.…… MORE
Denton City Councilman Faces Recall Election
(WBAP/KLIF) — This May, Denton City voters will see one candidate’s name on the ballot twice. Denton City Councilman Jesse Davis has been accused of not representing District #3 residents. 275 residents signed the petition that claims Davis did not support Proposition B, which decriminalized marijuana, and he failed to back a resolution to support…… MORE
Dallas County Health Department Building Under Lockdown
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Police searched the Dallas County Health and Human Services building after reports of a possible shooting around 2:30pm, Thursday. After searching each floor of the building, Dallas PD confirmed there was no evidence that a shooting had taken place. There was a heavy police presence along the I-35E southbound service road and…… MORE
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