HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Texas executed its oldest death row inmate in Huntsville Thursday night. 78-year-old Carl Wayne Buntion was sentenced to death for the June 1990 shooting of Houston Police Officer James Irby during a minor traffic stop. Buntion, who had an extensive criminal record at the time, was a passenger in the…… MORE
Biden Announces $800M in New military Assistance for Ukraine
Washington (AP) – President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian…… MORE
Jury Selection in Capital Murder Retrial Begins Today
UPDATE: 9:40AM Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A jury was selected to hear the capital murder retrial of accused North Texas serial killer Billy Chemirmir.his first trial last November ended in a hung jury after 11 hours of deliberations in the case involving 81-year old Lu Harris. She is one of over a dozen elderly women whose…… MORE
Emergency Prep Supplies Sales Tax Holiday – April 23 – 25, 2022
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2022 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items…… MORE
Dallas: 16-Year Old Was Shot Before Crashing Into House; Reward Offered for Info
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police say a 16-year old boy whose car crashed into a house in southern Dallas Sunday afternoon had been shot before the crash. The victim was identified as Marvin Rivera. The incident happened in the 1200 block of Diceman Avenue and Cedar Crest and Kiest Boulevards around 4pm. Police released video…… MORE
Justice Department to Appeal Order Voiding Travel Mask Mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes and trains and in travel hubs. The notice came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked the Justice Department to appeal the decision handed down by a federal…… MORE
Parks Mall at Arlington Announces Chaperone Program for Teenagers
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – In the wake of last weekend’s fight among teenagers, the Parks Mall at Arlington will enforce a curfew for guests under 18 years old beginning this Friday. Brookfield Properties announced this week that after 2 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the Parental Guidance Required program will be in effect. This means that…… MORE
Plano Looks to Curb Panhandling with Signage
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Police Department is discouraging panhandling and encouraging people in need to reach out to local non-profit groups opposed to standing on medians or walking through traffic. The city is posting pedestrian safety signs at its 25 busiest intersections. Plano Police Chief Ed Drain warned that that asking for money from…… MORE
Child Advocacy Groups Encourage Dialogue after North Texas Teen Found in OKC
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A local children’s advocacy group is addressing misconceptions surrounding sex trafficking. Earlier this week it was made public that A North Richland Hills 15-year-old went missing from a Mavs game several weeks ago. She was recently found on in an Oklahoma city hotel room and it’s believed she was being prostituted by…… MORE
Texas Task Force Releases Concert Safety Report in the Aftermath of Astroworld Tragedy
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s been five months since 10 people were killed and more than 300 were injured due to a crowd surge during a Travis Scott concert at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, and a state task force issued recommendations on Tuesday to prevent another tragedy. The Texas Task Force on Concert…… MORE
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