AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that last week’s seemingly random knife attacks by a homeless man at an Austin shopping plaza magnified a “sense of lawlessness” in the liberal state capital city, whose mayor has accused the governor of demonizing people living on the streets. Since the attacks Friday,…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — MCKINNEY, TX — A recall election may be on the horizon for embattled Mckinney city councilman La’shadion Shemwell. A petition asking for a recall election of Shemwell was validated last night by city secretary Empress Drane. Drane explained that Shemewll has two options. That election would take place on May 2nd of this year. Mayor…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) confirms its fifth flu related death of the season, an 85 year old resident of Cedar Hill. Marisa Gonzales with DCHHS says they’ve seen an early increase in flu activity in Dallas this season. “People who have underlying medical conditions pregnant woman and seniors are at a…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics signed a $1.9 billion deal with the Pentagon to maintain the global F-35 Fighter Jet fleet in 2020. Scott Latham F-35 Sustainment Director said the contract allows them to be the primary equipment manufacturer to maintain and serve these jets around the world. “It’s important to Lockheed…… MORE
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iran state TV says Tehran has launched “tens” of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America’s killing of a top Iranian general. State TV described it early Wednesday as Tehran’s revenge operation over the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani. U.S. forces could not…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council will reconsider the fate of a well known park during its meeting Wednesday afternoon. Late last year private donors proposed renovating the baseball field at Reverchon Park into an event venue with more than 3,000 seats. But with a tie vote the City Council denied the project. Park…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott’s Domestic Terrorism Task Force is expanding its scope to look at all types of attacks on groups and individuals in the wake of recent events. Governor Abbott says they are not just focusing on matters affecting Texas currently. They are also looking at what is happening in other parts…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to have secured enough Republican votes to start President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial but postpone a decision on witnesses or documents Democrats want. The trial could start as soon as this week if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the articles of impeachment. She is set to…… MORE
TRAVIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – New details are being revealed about the bizarre murder-for-baby plot against an Austin mother. According to a recently released arrest affidavit, 33-year-old Magen Fieramusca allegedly kidnapped Heidi Broussard and her infant daughter Margo Carey in an effort to pass the child off as her own. The two were last seen…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help in locating an alleged serial robber. Spokesman Michael Carter says 17-year old Michael Olivas is suspected multiple aggravated robberies between October and November 2019. In one case a victim’s credit cards were stolen at a Trader Joe’s on Hulen Street. Nearly $9,000…… MORE
