Category Archives: Promo Reel

Rangers Fire President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels

Rangers Fire President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers announced on Wednesday that Jon Daniels has been fired as President of Baseball Operations, effective immediately. “This morning I informed Jon Daniels that his contract would not be renewed at the end of the season and that he is being relieved of his duties effective immediately,” said Rangers Managing…MORE

Lancaster: Former NFL Star Hurled First Punch that Led to Fatal Youth Football Brawl

Lancaster: Former NFL Star Hurled First Punch that Led to Fatal Youth Football Brawl

Lancaster, TX (WBAP/KLIF (WBAP/KLIF) – More charges could be filed in connection with the fatal shooting last weekend of beloved North Texas youth football coach, Mike Hickmon. New video of the incident and new witness accounts obtained by WFAA-TV have revealed that former NFL player Aqib Talib threw the first punch which started a fight…MORE

Uvalde CISD Sets Date to Consider Job Status of Embattled Police Chief

Uvalde CISD Sets Date to Consider Job Status of Embattled Police Chief

UVALDE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will meet August 24 to consider the firing of district Police Chief Pete Arredondo. State leaders have blamed Arredondo for the failed police response to the elementary school massacre last May. According to the Uvalde CISD, there will be a board meeting regarding “the termination of…MORE

ERCOT Hires Permanent CEO

ERCOT Hires Permanent CEO

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Electric Reliability Council of Texas Board of Directors, on Tuesday, announced the selection of Pablo Vegas to serve as the President and CEO for the Texas grid operator. Vegas will join ERCOT on October 1.  He currently serves as Executive Vice President of NiSource and Group President, NiSource Utilities. His selection…MORE

WATCH: Chuck Norris Helps Promote iWATCH Reporting System

WATCH: Chuck Norris Helps Promote iWATCH Reporting System

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety launched a public service announcement on Tuesday to promote awareness of the iWatchTexas Community reporting system as teachers, students, and school faculty across the state return to school for the new school year. Featuring “Walker, Texas Ranger” Chuck Norris, the PSA will air…MORE

Chuck Norris Helps Promote iWATCH Reporting System

Chuck Norris Helps Promote iWATCH Reporting System

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety launched a public service announcement on Tuesday to promote awareness of the iWatchTexas Community reporting system as teachers, students, and school faculty across the state return to school for the new school year. Featuring “Walker, Texas Ranger” Chuck Norris, the PSA will air…MORE

Jill Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, Mild Symptoms

Jill Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19, Mild Symptoms

Associated Press KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms.” The White House announced it on Tuesday. The first lady has been vacationing with President Joe Biden in South Carolina. She began experiencing symptoms on Monday. She has been prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid…MORE

France: Couple Transmits Monkeypox to Pet Dog [LISTEN]

France: Couple Transmits Monkeypox to Pet Dog [LISTEN]

For what’s believed to be the first time….a dog has contracted Monkeypox…and it looks like it got the virus from its owners. The Lancet Medical Journal detailed the case invovling male partners, ages 44 and 27, who live in the same residence and contracted the virus after having sexual contact with other people. On June…MORE

Suspect in Killing of Youth Football Coach Turns himself in

Suspect in Killing of Youth Football Coach Turns himself in

LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF) – The man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting after a youth football game in Lancaster turned himself in to Police on Monday. According to the Lancaster Police Department, on August 13 at 8:50 p.m. Lancaster Police Officers responded to a shooting in progress at the Community Park located on Jefferson Street.…MORE