Corpus Christi, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – An Amber Alert and Clear Alert have been for a Corpus Christi woman and her 1-year old daughter reportedly kidnapped Tuesday afternoon by the woman’s ex-boyfriend. Police say 18-year old Jezabel Zamora and daughter Kaylee were forced to leave their home against their will with 24-year old Kristian Garcia after…… MORE
Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Plano Bazaar
Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the parking lot of the Plano Bazaar last evening. Officers arrived at the indoor soccer facility located at 1409 Jupiter Street around 6pm to find the victim with multiple stab wounds. The unidentified man died a short time later at a hospital. Officers…… MORE
Texas Governor Says Power Grid Fixed; Experts Cite Problems
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Despite experts who say Texas’ power grid remains vulnerable, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott declared Tuesday that new reforms “fix all of the flaws” that caused February’s deadly winter blackout that left more than 4 million people without power in subfreezing weather. He was joined by Republicans who defended it as a…… MORE
Children Separated From Families To Discourage Immigration
Washington, DC (WBAP/KLIF) – The Biden administration says it has identified more than 3,900 children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.- Mexico border under former President Trump’s “zero-tolerance” policy on illegal crossings. The Family Reunification Task Force says it is still reviewing cases, so the final count may be higher. The task…… MORE
Mother Arrested For Pretending To Be A Middle School Student
El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas woman who was arrested for posing as her daughter at a middle school in El Paso says she did it to push for better security on the school’s grounds. Despite the fact that Casey Garcia is 30 years old she managed to go to to seven out of her…… MORE
Floods Are Occurring Along The Brazos River
Weatherford (WBAP/KLIF) – The Red Cross has opened a flood shelter for residents of Parker County. So much rain has fallen in the county that two dam gates are open at Possum Kingdom Lake’s Morris Sheppard Dam. The Brazos River Authority advises anyone living near low-lying areas along the Brazos River to take immediate precautions.…… MORE
Mesquite Hosting Job Fair to Get People Back to Work After Pandemic Layoffs, Shutdowns
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- There will be a free Mesquite Job Fair, at the Mesquite Convention Center and Exhibit Hall, 1700 Rodeo Drive, on Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Mesquite Business Retention and Expansion Task Force (BRE) is hosting an opportunity for both job seekers of all ages and employers looking to…… MORE
Bills Aimed at Weatherizing, Strengthening Texas Power Grid Signed into Law
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Recently passed energy-sector reform bills were been signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday during a ceremony in Austin. The state legislation followed February’s deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans without power amid unprecedented cold temperatures. The Governor opened his remarks by praising the legislature for accomplishing…… MORE
H-E-B expansion announcement in McKinney
McKINNEY, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – H-E-B announced Tuesday they will continue their D-FW expansion plans by opening a store in McKinney on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway. The store is expected to open in spring 2023. “Today is an exciting day for our community as we announce the upcoming arrival of this…… MORE
Governor Abbott to Host Security Summit at Southern Border
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott will host a Border Security Summit on Thursday evening in Del Rio. The meeting comes amid a continued surge of crossings at the southern border. According to the Governor’s office, Governor Abbott’s Border Security Summit will bring together Texas sheriffs, police chiefs, county judges, mayors, and landowners to hear from state…… MORE
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