Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) An all-star panel of judges has released the winners of the State Fair’s 14th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. “Best Taste – Savory” goes to the Hoppin’ John Cake with Jackpot Sauce by Winter Family Concessions It’s made with creamy, nutty black-eyed peas, fluffy white rice, spicy smoke sausage, green onions, and a…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A large 18-wheeler carrying dozens of small cows crashed early this morning, leaving several of the cows dead. An official with Lonestar Hazmat says 23 cows died in the crash; the rest were taken off the truck and taken away from the scene. The truck was on its way to the panhandle…… MORE
EULESS, Texas (AP) — Authorities in Northeast Texas say a passenger train collided with a dump truck that was on the tracks, killing two people inside the truck. Emergency crews say 11 people on the Trinity Railway Express were also injured in the crash Saturday afternoon and were taken to a nearby hospital. Two patients…… MORE
FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – A rollover accident on Southwest Loop 820 near the Chisholm Trail Parkway Sunday afternoon killed one person, critically injured another, and caused minor injuries to six other people. Medstar’s Matt Zavadsky says one person was ejected in that crash; another suffered critical injuries, had to be cut out of the…… MORE
(Update 7:20 pm 8-26-2018) JACKSONVILLE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Three people are now confirmed dead by gunfire, nine others are being treated for gunshot wounds and several others were injured trying to escape gunfire in a mass shooting at a Jacksonville, Florida mall known as The Landing. It happened Sunday afternoon, inside the Chicago Pizza restaurant…… MORE
Raymondville (AP) – Authorities say a suspect has been charged in the death of a retired Roman Catholic priest whose body was found buried in a remote area of far South Texas after he went missing earlier this month. The Texas Rangers confirm the body found Aug. 17 in Willacy County was that of 71-year-old…… MORE
Houston (AP) – Houston-area voters have marked the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by approving the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds that will fund critical flood-control projects. With nearly all precincts reporting, about 85 percent of voters approved the referendum on Saturday. The measure will fund projects that may include buyouts of homes…… MORE
WESTWOOD ONE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Called an American hero by many citizens, Senator John McCain passed away at 4:28 pm, with his wife and family at his side, after a long battle with a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer. The naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-beaten presidential…… MORE
HORSESHOE BAY – (WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE 7 PM; At least 150 homes near the Horseshoe Bay Airport now evacuated; voluntary evacuations are called for residents of the Highlands, Uplands and HorseShoe Bay South neighborhoods. Fire still pegged at 400 acres and 10% contained. Voluntary evacuations have been called for anyone in the path of a…… MORE
FORT WORTH – (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people are confirmed dead; of 11 taken to area hospitals by Medstar bus, Medstar’s Matt Zavadsky reports 2 in critical condition, 3 in serious, and 6 with minor injuries not life-threatening. Zavadsky says 30 other non injured passengers were taken by Medstar Ambulance bus to a nearby retail business…… MORE
