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Forbes: FBI Thwarts Plot to Assassinate George W. Bush in Dallas

Forbes: FBI Thwarts Plot to Assassinate George W. Bush in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – In a report by Forbes, the FBI thwarted a plot by an ISIS operative living in the united states to assassinate former President George W. Bush in Dallas. The report indicates a search warrant was unsealed this week in Ohio explaining that the operative planned to smuggle in assassins across the US…MORE

Report: Top Southern Baptists Stonewalled Sex Abuse Victims

Report: Top Southern Baptists Stonewalled Sex Abuse Victims

Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee — and thousands of its rank-and-file members — now have opportunities to address a scathing investigative report that says top SBC leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations. The report, issued Sunday, says these…MORE

AUSTIN PD: Search Continues for Suspect in Brazen Road Rage Crash [WATCH]

AUSTIN PD: Search Continues for Suspect in Brazen Road Rage Crash [WATCH]

Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Austin Police are still on the hunt for a alleged hit-and-run, road rage suspect seen on video crossing several lanes of traffic and smash into another vehicle. Police say the incident happened March 23 on the Highway 183 entrance ramp in North Austin. In the 17 second dashcam video, a white…MORE

Runoff Election Day in Texas; Polls Close at 7pm; Check Results Here

Runoff Election Day in Texas; Polls Close at 7pm; Check Results Here

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Today is Election Day for the texas primary runoff races. Candidates for Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Railroad Commissioner, Land Commissioner, Comptroller of Public Accounts and several U-S House seats are being considered. The most closely watched race is the contest between incumbent Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Land Commissioner George…MORE

TUESDAY: Good chance of showers and storms; High near 79

TUESDAY: Good chance of showers and storms; High near 79

A Flood Watch is in effect for counties east of I-35 and south of I- 30 from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. South southeast wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.…MORE

Allen ISD Hires News HS Football Coach

Allen ISD Hires News HS Football Coach

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – One of Texas most renowned high school football programs announced its next Head Coach on Monday. Lee Wiginton has been named the Head Coach of the Allen Eagles football program, Allen ISD announced. According to the district, Wiginton is currently the Head Coach of Midlothian Heritage High School and President of the…MORE

Governor Abbott to Tour Texas’ Southern Border

Governor Abbott to Tour Texas’ Southern Border

(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott will visit the state’s southern border on Monday, days after a Federal Judge postponed the end of Title-42. The policy allows the U.S. to directly expel migrants during the COVID pandemic. Governor Abbott will tour Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety border security assets after an aerial…MORE

78,000 Pounds of Infant Formula Arrives in US

78,000 Pounds of Infant Formula Arrives in US

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis. It’s the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at relieving a shortage that has sent parents scrambling to find enough to feed their children. President Joe Biden authorized the use…MORE