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Mourning Husband of Texas Mass Shooting Victim Welcomes All to Funeral

Mourning Husband of Texas Mass Shooting Victim Welcomes All to Funeral

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A man whose 63-year-old wife was among the Texas mass shooting victims says he has no other family and welcomes anyone wanting to attend her services in El Paso. Margie Reckard was among 22 people fatally shot on Aug. 3 at a Walmart in El Paso. Reckard and Antonio Basco were married 22 years.…MORE

John Hickenlooper to end 2020 bid on Thursday, AP Source Says

DENVER (AP) — John Hickenlooper will drop out of the Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, according to a Democrat close to him. The two-term former Colorado governor, who ran as a moderate warning of the perils of extreme partisanship, struggled with fundraising and low polling numbers. His planned departure from the 2020 race was confirmed…MORE

Dallas Police Seeking Help On Homicide Investigation

Dallas Police Seeking Help On Homicide Investigation

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police responded to shots fired at 3535 Munger Avenue at approximately 5:25 p.m.When officers arrived they discovered a 9-year-old girl had been shot. Officers administered CPR before transporting the girl to Dallas Fire Rescue personnel. DFR took her to Baylor Hospital where the victim was pronounced dead.Detectives have determined this is a gang related…MORE

Tarrant County Furniture Bank Opens in Fort Worth

Tarrant County Furniture Bank Opens in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Furniture Bank (TCFB) just opened, making it the first in Fort Worth. The organization will provide new or gently used furniture to those transitioning out of homelessness. Clients are served on a referral and appointment basis only, explained Teresa Huskey, founder and executive director. “The Tarrant County Furniture Bank…MORE

Dallas City Council Approves Incentive Package in its Pursuit of Uber

Dallas City Council Approves Incentive Package in its Pursuit of Uber

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve an economic incentive package for an expansion of Uber Technologies in the City of Dallas. City leaders believe Uber’s expansion will bring thousands of high-paying jobs and a $110 million investment to the city. “The City Council’s vote for this competitive economic incentive package…MORE

Several Officers Injured in Active Shooter Situation in Philadelphia

Several Officers Injured in Active Shooter Situation in Philadelphia

Update at 11:13pm: PHILADELPHIA (AP) -Police say gunman who shot and wounded 6 Philadelphia police officers is in custody after hourslong standoff.. Update at 5:30pm: PHILADELPHIA (AP) – A Philadelphia Police sergeant says six police officers have been shot in what’s still an active shooting situation in the city. Sgt. Eric Gripp tweeted Wednesday shortly…MORE

Dow Drops 800 After Bonds Flash Warning

Dow Drops 800 After Bonds Flash Warning

Update at 3:30pm: NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 800 points after the bond market flashed a warning sign about a possible recession for the first time since 2007. The yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly dropped below the two-year yield Wednesday, an ominous signal that has predicted past recessions. Investors have…MORE

Mexican Prosecutors Collaborate with U.S. Investigators in El Paso Shooting

Mexican Prosecutors Collaborate with U.S. Investigators in El Paso Shooting

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexican prosecutors have met with U.S. diplomats and representatives of the FBI to share information on investigations into the August 3 mass shooting at a Walmart in the Texas border city of El Paso. The shooting killed 22 people, including eight Mexican nationals, and police have said the 21-year-old alleged shooter…MORE