(WBAP/KLIF) — The director of Austin’s water department has resigned, days after employee mistakes at a treatment plant put the city under a boil order notice for three days. Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros announced his resignation in a letter, Friday, saying that he takes “full responsibility for any shortcomings at the utility this past…… MORE
Federal Judge Blocks Texas Protections Against Voter Fraud
(WBAP/KLIF) — Voter fraud protections enacted by the Texas Legislature are being partially unwoven by a federal judge in San Antonio. U.S. District Judge Xavier Rodriguez ordered Texas not to enforce the new law preventing election officials from mailing out millions of unsolicited ballots. Harris county sought during the 2020 election to send out more…… MORE
Saturday Weather Forecast
(WBAP/KLIF) – DFW AREA FORECAST FOR SATURDAY, 2-12-2022 .TODAY…CLOUDY WITH A 20% CHANCE OF SHOWERS BEFORE NOON, THEN CLEARING. TEMPERATURE FALLING TO AROUND 42. .TONIGHT…CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 30. .TOMORROW…SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 64. .TOMORROW NIGHT…CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 36. .MONDAY…SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 69. (Copyright 2022 WBAP/KLIF…… MORE
US Ramps Up Ukraine Warning, Says Russia May Invade Any Day
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration is escalating its warnings about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could take place at any time. And the Pentagon is sending another 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. Underscoring the sense of urgency, Americans in Ukraine are being told to leave within the next…… MORE
One Year Anniversary of Devastating 35W Pileup, Victims Honored in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- One year ago today 6 people lost their lives from a devastating crash in Fort Worth involving I-35 vehicles due to icy roads. Fort Worth city leaders, first responders, community members and families of the victims came together for a private memorial at Riverside Park, right off 35W where the crash occurred.…… MORE
18-year-old Timberview High School Alleged Shooter Indicted
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- 18-year-old Timothy Simpkins, who was arrested in the Timberview high school shooting in Arlington last October has been indicted on three counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a prohibited place. On October 6th, Police say Simpkins…… MORE
A Inmate Has Died at a Collin County Detention Facility
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County inmate was recently found dead inside the county jail. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s office, the prisoner was discovered during a 30 minute observation unresponsive lying on his bunk, inside a single-person cell. The McKinney Fire Department responded and declared the inmate dead. The Texas Rangers have been…… MORE
Arrest Made, Cobra Still Missing in Grand Prairie
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Grand Prairie Police Department announced on Friday that an arrest was made in the case involving a missing cobra. The snake, which was last seen in August at a home on Cherry Street in Grand Prairie, is still on the loose. According to Grand Prairie Police, Officers arrested 23-year-old Lawrence…… MORE
9 Officers Hurt in ‘Ambush,’ Shootout at Phoenix Home
PHOENIX (AP) — A man ambushed a police officer who responded to a call at a Phoenix home early Friday, shooting him several times, then rained more gunfire on other officers who tried to rescue a baby that had been placed outside. In all, five officers were shot, including four who were wounded while trying…… MORE
Mansfield Student Orion Jean Named TIME’s 2021 Kid of the Year
MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News) – An 11-year-old North Texan is being recognized nationwide for his altruistic efforts. Orion Jean of Mansfield has been named Time Magazine’s 2021 Kid of the Year. The Alma Martinez Intermediate School sixth grader was chosen out of more than 5,000 nominees for his community service campaigns that have helped people in…… MORE
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