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2 kidnapped Texas children found safe; Truck driver arrested

2 kidnapped Texas children found safe; Truck driver arrested

WINSLOW, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a truck driver accused of kidnapping two children in Texas has been arrested on northern Arizona and the boy and girl are both safe. Winslow police say 47-year-old Marshall Pendergrass of Jacksonville, Florida was taken into custody Saturday and is facing federal charges. It was unclear Sunday if he…MORE

Southwest Airlines With A Possible Labor Deal With Mechanics

Southwest Airlines With A Possible Labor Deal With Mechanics

DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines and a union representing its mechanics say they’re on the verge of ending a bitter, long-running labor dispute that has triggered hundreds of flight cancellations and raised safety concerns. The two sides say the breakthrough announced Saturday consists of a preliminary agreement on a new contract after six years of…MORE

Fort Worth’s $1 billion Panther Island project

Fort Worth’s $1 billion Panther Island project

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Fort Worth’s nearly $1.2 billion Panther Island project is pitched as a flood control measure that would create a vibrant riverfront neighborhood, but critics are questioning whether it’s disguised as a flood plan to tap into federal money. Backers say the project will pull thousands of acres of Fort Worth…MORE

Chief embezzles from volunteer fire department

Chief embezzles from volunteer fire department

Galveston (WBAP/KLIF) – A former volunteer fire department chief in the southeast Texas town of Crystal Beach has pleaded guilty to stealing $70,000 in department funds, and spending it in Louisiana racetracks and casinos. 61 year old David Loop was caught when the volunteer fire department checks began bouncing. He faces at least five years…MORE

Johnny Football signs another contract with another league

Johnny Football signs another contract with another league

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The former Texas A&M football star known as “Johnny Football” is still in some demand despite his widely reported personal and professional problems. Johnny Manziel was abruptly terminated without explanation by the Canadian Football League during its off season. He has now been signed by the Alliance of American Football, and will…MORE

North Texas Humane Society Works With Wings of Rescue Proving Pigs Can Fly

North Texas Humane Society Works With Wings of Rescue Proving Pigs Can Fly

FORT WORTH – The expression “when pigs fly” comes true in North Texas Sunday, with the North Texas Humane Society and Wings of Rescue airlift of 13 pigs and one hundred other pets to Minnesota.  HSNT worked with “Wings” again to lessen overcrowding issues by moving pets to places where people are waiting to adopt…MORE

Medstar Mobile Healthcare Wins Rare Accreditation Again

Medstar Mobile Healthcare Wins Rare Accreditation Again

FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Fort Worth’s first responder service “Medstar” earns rare “gold star” accreditation from the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.  Only 2 percent of 9-1-1 first responders earn this.  Medstar already has a thumbs up from another commission overseeing America’s first responders, making Medstar’s accomplishments very unusual; in fact, one of just…MORE

Reports of Shots Fired Midday Saturday at A Dallas Night Club

Reports of Shots Fired Midday Saturday at A Dallas Night Club

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police are investigating reports of shots fired at a Dallas Night Club on Haskell Avenue. The shooting reportedly happened just before noon on Saturday at Linares Bar. According to police witnesses say a man came outside of the club, fired several rounds and went back inside. Dallas Police and SWAT responded,…MORE

Students at a Louisiana University Want to Acknowledge Veteran Sacrifices

Students at a Louisiana University Want to Acknowledge Veteran Sacrifices

LOUISIANA (AP) – Ten trumpet students at a Louisiana university are offering to play Taps at veterans’ funerals, rather than leave the haunting farewell bugle call to a recording. Talons for Taps is a group named because the Warhawk is mascot of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. All of the students are taught by…MORE

Beto O’Rourke Acknowledges Mistakes

Beto O’Rourke Acknowledges Mistakes

FAIRFIELD, Iowa (AP) – Democratic presidential contender Beto O’Rourke is acknowledging mistakes he made as a teen and as a candidate as he responds to criticism of his campaign rhetoric toward his wife as well as writings he produced online as a teenager. While taping the “Political Party Live” podcast in Iowa on Friday, he…MORE