(WBAP/KLIF) — For the first time in its 105 year history, Cook Children’s Medical Center separated conjoined twins. Amie Lynn Rose and Jamie Lynn Rae were born on October 3rd of 2022, joined at the waist and abdomen. A team of 25 medical professionals planned for three months to separate the two and did so…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — For the first time in its 105 year history, Cook Children’s Medical Center separated conjoined twins. Amie Lynn Rose and Jamie Lynn Rae were born on October 3rd of 2022, joined at the waist and abdomen. A team of 25 medical professionals planned for three months to separate the two and did so…… MORE
WISE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Wise County Sheriff’s Department said its K-9 Unit made a recent $1.7 million dollar drug bust. According to the department’s Facebook post, Sheriff Lane Akin said a deputy observed a white Tacoma pickup truck pulling a U-Haul van trailer while on patrol along Highway 287. The vehicle was…… MORE
Brazos County, TX (WBAP/KLID) – The family of a Texas A&M student who was killed by drunk driver four years ago has been awarded 69-million dollars in damages. A Brazo County jury determined the settlement against Pedro Puga based on his negligence in the case. On September 15, 2019 19-year old Carly Beatty was walking…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Parts of Texas got hit with a record-setting snow event. Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle got up to 10 inches of the white stuff. Residents in Denton county and parts of Tarrant County saw snow fall early in the evening with large, heavy flakes sticking to the ground. In Waco, the children…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — New light is being shed on what caused the crash of a Boeing 737-MAX in Ethiopia. In March of 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX crashed shortly after take-off, killing 157 people on board. For nearly four years, investigators believed the aircraft was brought down by a faulty sensor due to electrical problems. U.S.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Most North Texas families simply turn up the heat at home to rest comfortably during cold weather, however, the DFW homeless population doesn’t have that luxury. The cold weather has prompted local groups to increase the accessibility of warming centers for the homeless. According to Salvation Army Major Paul McFarland, additional warming centers…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Potentially hazardous driving conditions could hit areas of North Texas. As rain, snow, sleet and freezing temperatures are in the forecast for counties North and West of the Metroplex, those in charge of Texas roadways are ramping up safety efforts. According to TXDOT’s Bethany Kurtz, white stripes are appearing on roads within the…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Collin County man was sentenced on Tuesday for attacking his girlfriend with an ax. District Attorney Greg Willis announced that 57-year-old Gregory Reed, of Plano, was sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree offense of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury to a Family Member. “This brave woman…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas State Rep. James Talarico is behind a bill that, if passed, would give Texas teachers a $15,000 pay bump. “House Bill 1548 would be the biggest teacher pay raise in Texas history.,” said Rep. Talarico. “This moment demands bold action and that’s what our state is known for.” The bill would…… MORE
