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
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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
Kavanaugh Defends Himself, says Democrats Actions have Hurt his Life
WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says the sexual allegations against him are a “calculated and orchestrated political hit.” California psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford testified Thursday that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her during a gathering while they were in high school. She says she’s 100 percent certain it was him. Kavanaugh denies the…… MORE
An emotional Ford details Kavanaugh Allegation
WASHINGTON (AP) –Christine Blasey Ford says she came before the Senate Judiciary Committee not because she wanted to, but because she believed it’s her civic duty. Ford spoke Thursday at a hearing on her allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Her voice cracked as she spoke to the committee, calling Kavanaugh:…… MORE
Trump is Open to Changing Mind on Kavanaugh
NEW YORK (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s open to changing his mind on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh – if the evidence at Thursday’s Senate committee hearing is compelling. Trump says at a news conference in New York that he’ll watch the testimony from Kavanaugh and a woman who’s accusing Kavanaugh of sexual…… MORE
ICE arrests 98 in North Texas, Oklahoma Areas During 10-day Operation
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations arrested 98 illegal immigrants in North Texas and Oklahoma during a 10-day enforcement action, which ended Friday. According to ICE, during the operation, deportation officers made arrests in the following 38 Texas cities and towns: Amarillo (2), Arlington (2), Athens…… MORE
