(WBAP/KLIF) — The long arm of the law finally catches two North Texas bank robbers. After three months on the run, 47-year old Joseph Caddell and 29-year old April Curry were located and are now accused of attempting to rob a Wells Fargo bank just off of Interstate 820 in White Settlement in mid April.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — TXU Energy and Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County are busy helping seniors citizens with their Beat the Heat program. According to Phillip Gonzalez with Meals on Wheels, they’ve been teaming up with TXU Energy to help thousands of residents stay safe and cool for 25 years by providing $7,500 annually to cool…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M University announced Friday that its president has resigned after a Black journalist’s celebrated hiring at one of the nation’s largest campuses unraveled following pushback over her diversity and inclusion work. President Katherine Banks said in a resignation letter that she would retire immediately, because “negative press has become a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Florida has scheduled a trial date for next May for former President Donald Trump in a case charging him with illegally retaining hundreds of classified documents. The May 20, 2024, trial date, set Friday by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, is a compromise between a request from prosecutors…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought him admirers from Frank Sinatra to Lady Gaga, died Friday. He was 96, just two weeks short of his…… MORE
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare issued a Disaster Declaration for Tarrant County on Thursday due to the imminent threat of wildfires due to the drought conditions in the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County. Tarrant County has been experiencing several days of extreme high temperature, low humidity and gusty winds creating the need to take extraordinary measures to…… MORE
Hot weather continues today with highs in the low 100s and heat index values between 105-110. A weak cold front will move through tonight and lower Saturday’s highs to the low-mid 90s across North Texas. It may also allow for isolated storms in the afternoon for parts of Central and East Texas Saturday afternoon. Friday…… MORE
Update at 6:10pm: The Jury in the Timothy Simpkins attempted capital murder trial have found the 19-year-old guilty. Jurors returned the verdict Thursday evening around 6:00pm after deliberating for half a day. Closing arguments were Thursday morning in the case. Simpkins was accused of opening fire inside Timberview High School in 2021 wounding three people.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Despite a potential strike among its pilots and flight attendants, business is booming at American Airlines. In a second-quarter report released Thursday morning, the Fort Worth-based carrier credits the $1.34 billion profit to strong ticket sales, operational goals met and a large drop in the price of jet fuel.…… MORE
Extreme heat and humidity continues to increase the potential for heat related illnesses. Take precautions if you are spending any amount of time outdoors. Drink plenty of fluids, avoid spending extended periods of time outdoors, and wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. Don’t forget to check the back seat! Thursday Mostly sunny and…… MORE
