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Search for Missing Austin Mother, Infant Daughter Intensifies

Search for Missing Austin Mother, Infant Daughter Intensifies

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search for a missing Austin mother and her three-week old daughter has intensified. The FBI and Texas Rangers have joined the Austin Police Department in the search for 33-year-old Heidi Broussard and baby Margot Carey. Investigators with Austin police said the pair were last seen Thursday when Broussard dropped off…MORE

Brand New House … Newly Demolished Fence

Brand New House … Newly Demolished Fence

McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) –  As a McKinney man was walking around his empty new house, he witnessed a FedEx driver smash through his fence, then take off. Sankar Arumugam captured the incident on his cell phone.  He told WFAA-TV that his always dreamed of owning his own home.   He had just closed on it recently…MORE

Texas’ MJ Hegar Gets Endorsement of Senate Democrats

Texas’ MJ Hegar Gets Endorsement of Senate Democrats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Air Force veteran MJ Hegar of Texas is the choice of Senate Democrats’ campaign arm to take on Republican incumbent John Cornyn in 2020. The endorsement by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee comes a week after the primary field in Texas was set at a dozen Senate challengers. Hegar received national attention…MORE

Cowboys Find Running Roots as Playoff Chase Goes to Philly

Cowboys Find Running Roots as Playoff Chase Goes to Philly

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott threw deep and incomplete on a fairly short third down right after Ezekiel Elliott had run for 7 yards on Dallas’ first possession against the Los Angeles Rams. For a team trying to end its second three-game losing streak of the season amid questions of whether the Cowboys had…MORE

Mesquite Police Chief Honored

Mesquite Police Chief Honored

(WBAP/KLIF) — Mesquite, TX — Mesquite police chief Charles Cato was honored with the Patriot award, given to those who foster trust with the community.  “One Community” President Nick Galanos presented Cato with the Patriot award at last night’s Mesquite city council meeting. According to Cato, working with the youth in the community aids his…MORE

Democrats Lay Out Case for Wednesday Trump Impeachment Vote

Democrats Lay Out Case for Wednesday Trump Impeachment Vote

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats are laying out their impeachment case against President Donald Trump, preparing for a big hearing to set the rules for Wednesday’s expected landmark vote. The report by Democrats on a House committee accuses Trump of abusing his high office to enlist a foreign power in corrupting the U.S. election and…MORE

Flu Claims 1,300 Lives Nationwide

Flu Claims 1,300 Lives Nationwide

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The flu season is off to a fast start this time around. A second death has been recorded in the Metroplex and local public health officials are concerned. The Center for Disease Control says 2.6 million cases have been reported so far this year with 23 thousand requiring hospitalization and 13 hundred…MORE

Construction Company: No Delay After Globe Life Field Fire

Construction Company: No Delay After Globe Life Field Fire

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – It is not believed the weekend fire at Globe Life Field will cause any delay in construction leading to the spring opening of the new home of the Texas Rangers. Arlington Fire Lieutenant Mike Joiner says they were able to put the fire out within a half hour. “We had some help…MORE

Two Teenagers Arrested After Juvenile Shot Dead in Haltom City

Two Teenagers Arrested After Juvenile Shot Dead in Haltom City

HALTOM CITY (WBAP/KLIF) – Haltom City police are trying to figure out what led up to a shooting that left a juvenile dead and now two teenage boys in custody. Haltom City Police Detective Matthew Spillane says the victim and suspects were from nearby Richland Hills. “Richland Hills Police Department has had contact with some…MORE

FBI: 19-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection with Houston Mercury Spills

FBI: 19-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection with Houston Mercury Spills

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A suspect has been arrested on several charges in connection with a mercury spill in Houston Sunday. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s field office in Houston announced Monday 19-year-old Christopher Lee Melder is charged with burglary and unlawful disposal of a hazardous material. The office also said he’s in custody on an…MORE