AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Republicans are hopeful that the party’s candidates will ride out momentum from a re-energized Democratic Party with the help of straight-ticket voters in November. The Houston Chronicle reports that Texas is among eight states that offer “straight-ticket” voting. It’s a shortcut box on a ballot that allows voters to automatically…… MORE
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President Trump Says New Trade Deal Will Make the U.S. a ‘Manufacturing powerhouse’
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is celebrating his latest revamped trade agreement with America’s two neighbors and is calling the pact for the United States, Mexico and Canada the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA). He said Monday the deal has a “good ring to it,” repeating U-S-M-C-A several times. The agreement was reached…… MORE
Former TCU QB Boykin Indicted on Assault Charge
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin has been indicted on a felony assault charge stemming from an incident earlier this year where he reportedly broke his girlfriend’s jaw. From an interview with WFAA-TV earlier this year, Shabrika Bailey says the incident escalated after she refused to show him a text message…… MORE
A Single Engine Plane Makes An Emergency Landing in Addison After Takeoff
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – No injuries were reported Sunday, after the pilot of a single engine plane made an emergency landing after taking off from Addison Municipal Airport. The plane left around 11:15 a.m. According to the FAA the pilot of the Cirrus SR22 reported engine trouble, and after trying to return to the airport,…… MORE
A Texas Resort Voluntarily Closes Pending CDC Test Results of “Brain-Eating Amoeba”
WACO, Texas (AP) – A surf resort in Central Texas has voluntarily closed pending test results into what is commonly referred to as a “brain-eating amoeba.” The Waco Tribune-Herald reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing at BSR Cable Park’s Surf Resort, which voluntarily closed on Friday. The agency is testing for Naegleria…… MORE
Oncor Issues Warning on Possible Scam
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Oncor says it’s gotten several callas about a scam in our area. They say customers report getting calls from an 800 number with a recording saying there’s an outage in their area. When customers call the number back, they get at automated message claiming to be Oncor. The company says the person behind…… MORE
Hot Wheels Celebrates its 50th Anniversary With A USPS Stamp
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In celebration of Hot Wheels’ 50th Anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service issues 20 Forever Stamps. The stamps will showcase 10 of the most outrageous Hot Wheel car designs. A First-Day-Of-Issue” Dedication Ceremony was held today (Saturday) at The Goodguys” 26th Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals in Fort Worth. The images of…… MORE
Three Texas Counties Declared State Disaster
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state disaster for three counties recently affected by severe weather and flooding. Abbott on Friday issued the disaster declaration for Ellis, Sutton and Tarrant counties, where he says severe weather and flooding that began on Sept. 21 has caused widespread and severe property damage.…… MORE
Senate Panel Advances Kavanaugh to Full Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted along party lines to advance Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination to the Senate floor. The 11-10 vote Friday came just one day after Republicans heard testimony from Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teens. Kavanaugh denied the accusation. At…… MORE
The 2018 State Fair of Texas Opens Today
FAIR PARK (WBAP/KLIF News) — It is officially opening day for the 2018 State Fair of Texas. The 2018 version of the fair highlights Texas innovation, which will feature things like car concepts originating from Texas, the first ever margarita machine, and the integrated circuit, among others. “All of these amazing things, you’ll be very…… MORE
