AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Experts say recent rain across much of Texas has contributed to a spectacular 2019 wildflowers season. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department on Tuesday announced the colorful displays range from bluebonnets to buttercups to Indian blanket. Botanist Jason Singhurst says admirers of wildflowers can expect more concentrations through April and into…… MORE
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with free-agent receiver Randall Cobb. Cobb spent the first eight years of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers, though he was limited to nine games last season because of a hamstring injury and a concussion. Along with the…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- According to a U.S. Elections report, Texas went up in voter participation in the Midterm Election. The “America Goes to the Polls” report gives a definitive analysis of 2018 voter participation across the country. The state-by-state data indicates voter participation in Texas increased in 2018,Texas moved up from the bottom 5 states up to the bottom…… MORE
KELLER (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Keller plans to select up to six new pieces from Texas artists to install in the Old Town Area. Sarah Hensley with the city said they select new sculptures every year and each artist selected will get $1,500 and one Best in Show winner shall be awarded an additional $500. The…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Republicans are going after Facebook following the companies decision to take down one of their posts. Over the weekend, state Senate Republicans posted an ad promoting the ”Texas Born Alive-Infant Protection Act”. This would require doctors to provide medical care to a infant if it were to survive during an attempted abortion.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Spring officially begins Wednesday and will bring warmer temperatures with the threat of rain and thunderstorms over the next couple of months in north texas. Meteorologist Brad Barton said Tuesday that spring is time of year to always stay alert about the weather. “Know what the weather is going to be every…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are asking the public to help find a man who brazenly stole a Lottery ticket dispenser last month. Investigators said on February 26,2019 around 7:04 a.m., a white or Latin man wearing a black hoodie and dark pants entered the Rush 24/7 at 2510 S. Hampton Road. Video shows the…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Several North Texas police agencies worked quickly overnight Sunday to find two suspects in connection with a string armed robberies at Waffle House restaurants, where employees and restaurant customers were robbed. Restaurants in Oakland, West Fort Worth, Saginaw and Roanoke were targeted in a span of 80 minutes. The suspects, Justanity…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Austin’s police chief is pledging more security for the city’s entertainment district following multiple shootings over the weekend as the South by Southwest Festival drew to a close. The Austin American-Statesman reports officers responded to three separate shootings Saturday morning that sent five people to the hospital. Two more shootings occurred…… MORE
Coppell (WBAP/KLIF) – Americans are still afraid of self driving cars. AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey found that 71 percent of people are afraid to ride in fully self-driving vehicles. AAA believes the key to helping consumers feel more comfortable with fully self-driving vehicles will be bridging the gap between the perception of automated vehicle…… MORE
