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Man Arrested in San Antonio Bar Shooting Argues Self-Defense

Man Arrested in San Antonio Bar Shooting Argues Self-Defense

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A 19-year-old man arrested in a San Antonio shooting that left two people dead and wounded five others says he was acting in self-defense when he opened fire during a concert at a bar. Kiernan Christopher Williams is expected to face capital murder charges for the Sunday night shooting at a…MORE

Texas Congressman Predicts Acquittal of President Trump as Early as Next Week

Texas Congressman Predicts Acquittal of President Trump as Early as Next Week

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Congressman John Ratcliff says he sees a quick acquittal of President Trump. Ratcliff, a new member Trump’s impeachment team says he doesn’t think there is a need for witnesses. Ratcliffe says he’s been getting lots of questions about what many are calling lies from House impeachment manager, Rep Adam Schiff. “People…MORE

American Airlines Posts Strong Profit Despite 737 Max Jet Issue

American Airlines Posts Strong Profit Despite 737 Max Jet Issue

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) –  American Airlines says profit is rising because strong demand is leaving fewer empty seats on planes. American said Thursday that fourth-quarter profit rose 27% to $414 million. Adjusted earnings were $1.15 per share, a penny better than Wall Street expected.  But American is still weighed down by the grounding of Boeing 737…MORE

Democrats’ Challenge: Courting Evangelicals in the Trump Era

Democrats’ Challenge: Courting Evangelicals in the Trump Era

NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump’s strong support from white evangelicals is handing Democrats a challenge: How do they connect with a Christian voting bloc so strongly identified with Trump? It’s a question that comes up less often during the Democratic primary but promises to become more critical heading into the general election. And…MORE

Former McKinney Daycare Worker Slapped With More Prison Time in Plea Deal

Former McKinney Daycare Worker Slapped With More Prison Time in Plea Deal

Collin County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A former McKinney daycare worker serving a 10-year prison sentence for abusing an infant, has pleaded guilty to more charges. 44-year old Jessica Wiese was slapped with an additional 10 years after seven other cases were all tried together this week. The initial case involved a then 2-month old baby,…MORE

Trump Administration Restores Women’s Health Funds to Texas

Trump Administration Restores Women’s Health Funds to Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Eight years after Texas lost federal dollars over barring Planned Parenthood in a women’s health program, the Trump administration Wednesday allowed the state to resume getting as much as $350 million in another reversal of an Obama-era decision. Texas can receive the money over the next five years while still excluding…MORE

Dallas Mayor Meets with FEMA in Request for Tornado Recovery Funds

Dallas Mayor Meets with FEMA in Request for Tornado Recovery Funds

WASHINGTON WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson met with Peter Gaynor, the administrator of FEMA, Wednesday as the city tries to receive federal assistance for tornado recovery efforts. Gaynor and Mayor Johnson discussed the FEMA process and Dallas’ need for federal aid during the 30-minute meeting at FEMA’s offices. U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted…MORE

VIDEO: 7 Robberies in 3 Hours, Fort Worth Police Need Help Identifying Suspects

VIDEO: 7 Robberies in 3 Hours, Fort Worth Police Need Help Identifying Suspects

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth police are looking for two suspects involved in 7 robberies in a span of 3 hours on Monday. Detective Brian Raynsford with the Fort Worth Police Department said they were targeting gas stations and convenience stores throughout the city. “They are pretty aggressive and violent, fortunately no one has been…MORE

A Tarrant county woman is going to prison for embezzling from little league baseball.

A Tarrant county woman is going to prison for embezzling from little league baseball.

Mansfield (WBAP/KLIF) – A parent volunteer who embezzled nearly $300,000 from the Mansfield Youth Baseball Association has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. Jennifer Witteveen has also been ordered to repay the money she stole while serving as the organization’s volunteer treasurer. When Witteveen was caught, she claimed she had taken the money to…MORE