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‘It definitely feels early’: GOP’s Long Race to 2024 Begins

‘It definitely feels early’: GOP’s Long Race to 2024 Begins

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In the past week alone, Nikki Haley regaled activists in Iowa, Mike Pence courted donors in California and Donald Trump returned to the rally stage, teasing a third campaign for the White House. The midterms are more than a year away, and there are 1,225 days until the next presidential…MORE

Two People Killed In Gas Line Explosion In Collin County

Two People Killed In Gas Line Explosion In Collin County

FARMERSVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Collin County Medical Examiners office says 22 year-old Ethan knight of Mesquite and 35 year-old Deric Tarver of El Campo were the victims of the gas pipeline explosion northeast of Dallas. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said the accident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The workers were subcontractors for Atmos…MORE

It’s Official: Jason Kidd to be Mavs Head Coach

It’s Official: Jason Kidd to be Mavs Head Coach

DALLAS (AP) – Jason Kidd is coming back to Dallas again, this time to replace the coach he won a championship with as the point guard of the Mavericks 10 years ago. The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that the Mavericks and Kidd have agreed on a contract. The details of the contract were not released.…MORE

Police Warn Potential Road Rage Suspects: “We will find you”

Police Warn Potential Road Rage Suspects: “We will find you”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A recent rise in road rage shootings is prompting local Police departments to take action. Dallas Police report at least 8 suspected road rage shootings in the last several weeks that have left the victims dead or seriously hurt. Just last week, a pregnant woman was shot while driving. Chief Eddie Garcia…MORE

Biden to Tout Economic Benefits of Infrastructure Package

Biden to Tout Economic Benefits of Infrastructure Package

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is hoping to get the bipartisan infrastructure deal on track by highlighting its expected economic benefits. He’s stressing that the $973 billion would include the largest investment in transportation in nearly a century and that millions of jobs would be created. White House officials issued an internal memo highlighting…MORE

Death Toll Increases to Ten in Surfside Collapse

Death Toll Increases to Ten in Surfside Collapse

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities said Monday that the remains of 10 people have been found in the collapse of a 12-story beachfront condominium in Florida. The Associated Press has been reporting brief descriptions of the dead and the missing. Police said Sunday night that they identified the remains of Leon and Christina Oliwkowicz, an…MORE

Search Continues for Missing Fort Hood Soldier

Search Continues for Missing Fort Hood Soldier

FORT HOOD  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues for a Fort Hood soldier who vanished last week. The Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services said Spc. Abram Salas II has not been seen since Wednesday, June 23rd after he had failed to report to work. DES said attempts to contact him be law enforcement, chain…MORE

First Lady Jill Biden to Visit COVID Vaccination Site in Dallas

First Lady Jill Biden to Visit COVID Vaccination Site in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First Lady Jill Biden will travel to North Texas on Tuesday. The First Lady and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit COVID-19 vaccination sites in Texas and Arizona this week to encourage residents to get vaccinated. The trips are part of the Administration’s nation-wide tour to reach millions of Americans who still need protection against…MORE

Dozens of Cows Die After Semi They Were Loaded in Crashes in Fort Worth

Dozens of Cows Die After Semi They Were Loaded in Crashes in Fort Worth

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Fire Department says about 50 cows were killed when the semi trailer they were loaded in crashed in Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon. The truck went off the road on West Loop 820 near Team Ranch Rad at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Spokesman Mike Drivdal told the Fort…MORE

President Biden Calls For Defensive Airstrikes In Syria and Iraq

President Biden Calls For Defensive Airstrikes In Syria and Iraq

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Defense Department says the U.S. military conducted airstrikes against what it says were “facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups” near the border between Iraq and Syria. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby says the militias were using the facilities to launch unmanned aerial vehicle attacks against U.S. troops in Iraq. Kirby says…MORE