Update: The death toll has increased in Uvalde after a gunman opened fire in an elementary school. The Texas Department of Public Safety is reported to have updated the death toll to include 19 students and three adults Tuesday evening. UPDATE: UVALDE, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says 15 people were killed in…… MORE
Forbes: FBI Thwarts Plot to Assassinate George W. Bush in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – In a report by Forbes, the FBI thwarted a plot by an ISIS operative living in the united states to assassinate former President George W. Bush in Dallas. The report indicates a search warrant was unsealed this week in Ohio explaining that the operative planned to smuggle in assassins across the US…… MORE
North Texas Food Bank Prepares for Critical Time of Year, Donations Still Being Matched
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The North Texas Food Bank is preparing for one of the most critical times of the year when schools let out and many families are left to make tough choices about food. The organization’s Liana Solis said the summer season brings on added hardships for parents and the ongoing inflation…… MORE
Report: Top Southern Baptists Stonewalled Sex Abuse Victims
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee — and thousands of its rank-and-file members — now have opportunities to address a scathing investigative report that says top SBC leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations. The report, issued Sunday, says these…… MORE
AUSTIN PD: Search Continues for Suspect in Brazen Road Rage Crash [WATCH]
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Austin Police are still on the hunt for a alleged hit-and-run, road rage suspect seen on video crossing several lanes of traffic and smash into another vehicle. Police say the incident happened March 23 on the Highway 183 entrance ramp in North Austin. In the 17 second dashcam video, a white…… MORE
Runoff Election Day in Texas; Polls Close at 7pm; Check Results Here
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Today is Election Day for the texas primary runoff races. Candidates for Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Railroad Commissioner, Land Commissioner, Comptroller of Public Accounts and several U-S House seats are being considered. The most closely watched race is the contest between incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Land Commissioner George…… MORE
TUESDAY: Good chance of showers and storms; High near 79
A Flood Watch is in effect for counties east of I-35 and south of I- 30 from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South southeast wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.…… MORE
Parkland Health Reminding Residents its Offering COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines in Dallas County
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Parkland Health is reminding residents that its centers are still offering COVID-19 testing and vaccines throughout Dallas County. The push comes amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in parts of the country. Earlier this month, researchers at UT Southwestern predicted a rise in North Texas hospitalizations in the coming weeks.…… MORE
Allen ISD Hires News HS Football Coach
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – One of Texas most renowned high school football programs announced its next Head Coach on Monday. Lee Wiginton has been named the Head Coach of the Allen Eagles football program, Allen ISD announced. According to the district, Wiginton is currently the Head Coach of Midlothian Heritage High School and President of the…… MORE
Governor Abbott to Tour Texas’ Southern Border
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit the state’s southern border on Monday, days after a Federal Judge postponed the end of Title-42. The policy allows the U.S. to directly expel migrants during the COVID pandemic. Governor Abbott will tour Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety border security assets after an aerial…… MORE
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