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J.C. Penney Closing Stores

J.C. Penney Closing Stores

(WBAP/KLIF) — PLANO, TX — Plano based J.C. Penney is closing six of its retail stores by the end of April. The department store chain cited an operational review as the reason for the decision. The stores affected are located in Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and New York, as well as a…MORE

7 Shot at San Antonio Bar

7 Shot at San Antonio Bar

(WBAP/KLIF) – SAN ANTONIO, TX — Police in San Antonio are searching for a gunman who killed two people and wounded five others during a concert at a local club. San Antonio police chief William McManus says an altercation led to the shooting. One victim died at the scene, and another six were transported to…MORE

Motorcyclist Killed on Highway 75

Motorcyclist Killed on Highway 75

(WBAP/KLIF) — PLANO, TX — An early morning motorcycle accident claimed the life of a man on the North Central Expressway, Monday. According to police, the unidentified man was riding a Challenger moped along Highway 75 near Sam’s Club in Plano at around 1:26 am. He was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by…MORE

Texas U.S. Senator Predicts Impeachment Trial Could Last Months

Texas U.S. Senator Predicts Impeachment Trial Could Last Months

Washington (WBAP/KLIF)  Texas Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is predicting the impeachment trial could last as long as eight weeks if witnesses are allowed to testify.  Cruz told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo, “I think it’s certainly possible that this trial could last one to two weeks. On the other hand, if the Senate makes the decision…MORE

Trump in Austin Thanks Farmers For Backing Him

Trump in Austin Thanks Farmers For Backing Him

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump thanked farmers Sunday for supporting him through a trade war with China as he promoted a new North American trade agreement and a separate one with China that he said will massively benefit farmers. “We did it,” Trump said, recalling his campaign promises to improve America’s trading relationships…MORE

Ex-Police Chief Accused of Taking $134,000 in Bribes

Ex-Police Chief Accused of Taking $134,000 in Bribes

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) – San Angelo’s former longtime police chief has been indicted on bribery and fraud counts accusing him of taking $134,000 in bribes to help a radio communications vendor obtain $11 million in city contracts. Timothy Ray Vasquez made an initial court appearance Friday in federal court in San Angelo. He had…MORE

Who’s Who on Trump’s Legal Team for Impeachment Trial

Who’s Who on Trump’s Legal Team for Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON (AP) – Two of the new attorneys for President Donald Trump’s upcoming Senate impeachment trial have vigorously defended Trump on television and played roles in some of the most consequential legal dramas in recent history. Among those joining White House counsel Pat Cipollone and longtime Trump attorney Jay Sekulow will be Ken Starr, the…MORE

Dallas South Oak Cliff High School Shooting Victim Dies

Dallas South Oak Cliff High School Shooting Victim Dies

WBAP/KLIF – An 18 year old man shot in the abdomen during a basketball game January 11th  at South Oak Cliff High School has died of his injuries.  18 year old Marc Strickland is now identified as the shooting victim. Charges of aggravated murder filed against a 15 year old suspect who turned himself in…MORE

A Saturday night pick-up basketball game near downtown Dallas turned into a shooting.

A Saturday night pick-up basketball game near downtown Dallas turned into a shooting.

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Tempers flared while several young men were playing in an apartment complex near Canton Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard. One of the aggrieved parties stormed away, but came back a few minutes later with a friend. That “friend” produced an assault rifle, and started shooting. He hit the 19 year old victim…MORE

Amber Alert For an Austin Area Girl Issued Saturday Afternoon

Amber Alert For an Austin Area Girl Issued Saturday Afternoon

AUSTIN – WBAP/KLIF – Authorities in Austin are not explaining why they waited before issuing an Amber Alert for a 12 year old girl missing for a week.  Avery Reynolds was last seen January 10th in Austin.  Officials believe she may be with her mother, 43 year old Kassia Vaughn, and traveling in a black…MORE