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Tony Romo Signs Historic Deal With CBS

Tony Romo Signs Historic Deal With CBS

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- After being loved by fans for being able to predict plays in NFL games, Tony Romo’s next prediction is an easy one, and that is his wallet will always be full. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback signed a historic deal with CBS sports on Friday. The deal is worth around $17-million per season,…MORE

Dallas County Jury Hands Down Sentence in Shavon Randle Case

Dallas County Jury Hands Down Sentence in Shavon Randle Case

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The family of a Lancaster teenager kidnapped and murdered in 2017 is one step closer to justice. Desmond Jones is one of six people charged in connection to Shavon Randle’s death. According to Police the 13-year-old was held at ransom and then killed over stolen drugs. After five days in court, a…MORE

Frisco ISD Choir Teacher Charged with Online Solicitation of A Minor

Frisco ISD Choir Teacher Charged with Online Solicitation of A Minor

FRISCO – WBAP/KLIF –  The arrest of a choir teacher with Frisco Independent School District Friday leaves a 29 year old man jailed on 25-thousand dollars bond.  Tarrant County officials say reedy High School teacher Brett Yzquierdo is charged with online solicitation of a minor.  Frisco ISD says it has no reason to believe the…MORE

Texas County Judges Issue Statement on Coronavirus

Texas County Judges Issue Statement on Coronavirus

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Several County Judges in urban areas of Texas have released a joint statement on concerns over the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19. County Judges from Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Travis, El Paso and Bexar Counties issued the statement. “We want to reassure the public that their county governments are working closely with the…MORE

Texas County Judges Issue Statement on Coronavirus

Texas County Judges Issue Statement on Coronavirus

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Several County Judges in urban areas of Texas have released a joint statement on concerns over the growing spread of coronavirus COVID-19. County Judges from Dallas, Tarrant, Harris, Travis, El Paso and Bexar Counties issued the statement. “We want to reassure the public that their county governments are working closely with the…MORE

Hand Sanitizer May Soon Be In Short Supply

Hand Sanitizer May Soon Be In Short Supply

New York (CNN Business) US drug stores, retailers and suppliers are racing to keep up with surging interest for cleaning products as fears over coronavirus intensify. Demand for products like hand sanitizers, face masks and cleaning wipes has spiked, according to CVS, Walgreens and others. CVS warned it may cause supply shortages. “This demand may cause temporary shortages at some store…MORE

Rep. Michael Burgess Believes Covid-19 Threat is Serious

Rep. Michael Burgess Believes Covid-19 Threat is Serious

(WBAP/KLIF) — Coronavirus has taken center stage as a world health threat. on the heals of outbreaks in South Korea and Italy, the united states is preparing for the worst. Texas health officials have also planned weekly meetings in plans for a potential outbreak.  The United States is mobilizing efforts to combat an outbreak of…MORE

Coronavirus Affecting Crude Prices Again

Coronavirus Affecting Crude Prices Again

(WBAP/KLIF) — The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline jumped another two cents to $2.16 across the lone star state.  Texans are paying 31-cents less for gas than the rest of the nation. Texas still has some of the least expensive gas price averages in the country, however, prices are up week-to-week…MORE

Leaning Tower of Dallas Built to Last

Leaning Tower of Dallas Built to Last

(WBAP/KLIF) — The leaning tower of Dallas has captivated audiences both on the internet and at the demolition site. The building may take another few days to bring down, according to the company overseeing demolition of the 11-story structure. Thomas Taylor is the principal design engineer of the Southland Corporation office tower. He joked the…MORE

Midland Texas Soldier Beats Elderly Couple in NC

Midland Texas Soldier Beats Elderly Couple in NC

(WBAP/KLIF) FORT BRAGG, NC — A midland, Texas, soldier stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina has been arrested for severely beating an elderly couple. 25-year-old Jacob Lee broke into the couple’s home in Southern Pines and attacked them. Police say lee beat them with a blunt object, while also punching, kicking, and biting them. The…MORE