(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man on a mission to spread his father’s ashes ends in tragedy. 66-year-old James Bernard Hendricks was on a trip to the Sierra Nevada region in California and Nevada to spread his fathers ashes. The Austin man had stopped in Utah at Arches National Park where he unexpectedly died. Park Rangers…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Mesquite ISD officials said a Horne High School student brought a gun to campus on the first day of classes on Monday, August 7. According to a release, the weapon was found amid the district’s enforcement of a new clear bag policy. Police confiscated the gun and took the student…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – One of Texas’ most popular fast food chains is giving away free burgers in honor of its 73rd birthday. Tuesday, August 8 has been claimed National Whataburger Day by the San Antonio-based company. The restaurant is giving its rewards members a free Whataburger through the app today. Members must…… MORE
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The brother of former NFL Cornerback Aqib Talib will spend 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder. Yaqub Talib shot and killed 43-year-old youth football coach Michael Hickmon in August of last year after an argument at a football game in Lancaster. Both Aqib and Yaqub were at…… MORE
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – The Grand Prairie man who was keeping a six foot long cobra in his house as a pet until it escaped two years ago, was sentenced Monday to 180 days in jail on negligence charges. Lawrence Mattle admitted he was keeping the highly venomous West African Banded Cobra in an unsecured…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law the “Save Women’s Sports Act” which requires athletes in the state to compete based on their gender at birth. During the ceremonial bill signing, at The Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton, Abbott was joined by Riley Gaines who competed against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas…… MORE
STATEWIDE (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has extended its Weather Watch through Friday August 11th, because of higher temperatures and higher electrical demands. The agency says although grid conditions are expected to be normal during the watch the continued triple digit temperatures could put a strain on its reserves. Texans can sign up for grid condition notifications…… MORE
Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland firefighters worked through the early morning hours Monday to deal with an explosion and fire at the Sherwin – Williams paint factory at Forest Lane and Shiloh Road. The explosion was reported at 1:21 AM, and the first firefighters on the scene called a second alarm to ensure they had enough…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, will ceremonially sign the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton. The bill bans transgender college athletes from competing on teams or in sports that don’t align with their sex at birth. The…… MORE
AUSTIN – Texas is fighting a Judge’s decision to block the state’s abortion ban. The ruling said that the abortion ban was too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, and must allow exceptions without the risk of doctors facing criminal charges. The Office of the Texas Attorney General said Saturday that it filed a Notice…… MORE
