DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton community is rallying around the family of the two teenagers who were killed in a car wreck in Hickory Creek Wednesday morning. 17-year-old Diego Rivera and his brother 14-year-old Daniel were found inside a car that was submerged in water near Hickory Creek Road just east of FM 1830. The…… MORE
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Toyota Recalls 1.3M Vehicles In US To Fix Air Bags
DETROIT (AP) – Toyota is recalling 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially deadly Takata front passenger air bag inflators. The move announced Wednesday is part of the largest series of automotive recalls in U.S. history. Takata inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers. At least…… MORE
At Least Seven Arrested In Alleged ID Theft Ring Bust in Keller
(Keller, TX) – WBAP/KLIF) – Keller Police this morning took several people into custody this morning after SWAT teams executed an arrest warrant at a home on Shady Grove at Buckner Lane. At least seven people were reportedly arrested in connection with a possible identity theft ring. stay with us for updates. More shots…… MORE
Weatherford Student Disciplined for Noose Incident at Weatherford High School
Weatherford (WBAP/KLIF) – A photo of a noose being hung from a staircase at Weatherford High School has surfaced on Facebook. The school district posted to its website that the photo was from December, and that the student involved was immediately identified and punished according to the Weatherford’s student code of conduct. One parent with…… MORE
Texas House OKs tougher anti-sexual harassment rules
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House has voted to strengthen its anti-sexual harassment policies, mandating training and allowing a legislative committee with subpoena powers to investigate complaints. Wednesday’s 142-0 vote requires House members and staff to quickly complete training upon first employment. The changes were based on recommendations by a special committee formed to…… MORE
President Trump Visits Texas Amid Border Debate
MCALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit McAllen Thursday, less than 48 hours after he addressed the nation about what he called a crisis at the southern border. The partial government shutdown continues as the President heads to Texas a day before many federal employees will miss their first paychecks. The Trump administration…… MORE
Trump Walks Out of Meeting with Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence says Democrats were “unwilling to even negotiate” an end to the partial government shutdown and the standoff over President Donald Trump’s desire for a border barrier. Pence spoke outside the West Wing after a contentious meeting Wednesday between Trump and congressional leaders. Pence says, “I think the president…… MORE
Frisco Launches New Map to Report Coyote Sightings
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Frisco is launching a new way for residents to report coyote and other animal sightings. This comes after several coyote attacks along popular jogging trails in the city. One person had to have neck surgery and others only had minor injuries. Residents can report the sightings by inputting data…… MORE
Texas’ Top Elected Republican Leaders Talk Priorities for This Year
(WBAP/KLIF)- Texas’ top elected Republican leaders Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and newly elected Speaker Dennis Bonnen talk about their list of priorities as the 2019 Legislative Session begins. Governor Abbott said they will work together on issues and transform the state of Texas. Lieutenant Governor Patrick said if the three of them…… MORE
Two Bodies Found in Car Submerged in Hickory Creek Near South Denton
UPDATED: Two brothers were identified as the victims of a car crash in Denton. The boys were reported missing by their family there failure to return home last night. The victims were identified as Diego Rivera, 17, a senior at Guyer High School in Denton, and his brother, Daniel Rivera, 14, an eighth-grader at Calhoun Middle…… MORE
