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H&M Reopens at Allen Premium Outlets

H&M Reopens at Allen Premium Outlets

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – More than a month after 8 people and a gunman were killed at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen on May 6, the H&M store reopened on Monday. The opening comes two weeks after the majority of stores at the outlet mall opened their doors again. The 120 stores in the mall were…MORE

Up to Softball Sized Hail Put a Whammy on Cars and Structures Across NTX

Up to Softball Sized Hail Put a Whammy on Cars and Structures Across NTX

In the Denton County town of Bartonville, this man identified as Kevin Lewis is seen looking at the severe damage to his vehicle. Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/LIF) – Very Large hail fell across parts of the metroplex Sunday as severe storms move through the area. In Flower Mound late night several people were out checking out…MORE

Long Commutes Start After Major Highway  Collapses in Philadelphia

Long Commutes Start After Major Highway Collapses in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Drivers have started longer commutes after an elevated section of Interstate 95 collapsed in Philadelphia following damage caused by a tanker truck carrying flammable cargo catching fire. Sunday’s blaze closed a heavily traveled segment of the East Coast’s main north-south highway indefinitely. Newscasts warned of traffic nightmares Monday and gave advice on…MORE

Wet Weather Could Linger in parts of North Texas

Wet Weather Could Linger in parts of North Texas

UPDATE: 6-11-23 9:36 A.M. According to the National Weather Service, Widely scattered strong to severe storms are expected Sunday afternoon near a stalled front. Very large hail & damaging wind gusts in excess of 65 mph will be the main threats. Otherwise, it’ll be hot and humid with heat index values climbing to 100-108 degrees.…MORE

At-Home Outfits Homeless Housing Apartments in Dallas

At-Home Outfits Homeless Housing Apartments in Dallas

(WBAP/KLIF) — A major home decor retailer is helping the City of Dallas combat homelessness. The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) new permanent supportive housing building on Independence Drive was outfitted by retailer At-Home. The company’s Mackenzie McCarver says the services area apartments were outfitted with At-Home merchandise. The Dallas-based chain operates more than 260…MORE

Border Patrol Council Weighs in on New Texas Border Laws

Border Patrol Council Weighs in on New Texas Border Laws

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Border Patrol council weighs in on new Texas border protection laws. After signing border security bills into Texas law, Governor Abbott credited the legislature with providing the tools to fight the cartels. According to Border Patrol Council Vice-President Chris Cabrera, giving border agents the authority to arrest in Texas is huge. The…MORE

Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Beto O’Rourke

Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Against Beto O’Rourke

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas appeals court has dismissed a billionaire’s defamation lawsuit against Democrat Beto O’Rourke that was brought after he criticized a $1 million campaign contribution to Republican Governor Greg Abbott. Friday’s ruling comes over a year after O’Rourke repeatedly made critical remarks about the donation by Kelcy Warren, chairman of pipeline company Energy…MORE

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in DFW

Severe Thunderstorms Possible in DFW

(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe thunderstorms are possible across North and Central Texas on today. A complex of strong to severe storms will likely impact eastern portions North Texas this morning, before re-developing near and south of I-20 around mid afternoon. The second round will likely be the more impactful round of storms with primary hazards that…MORE

Trump Indictment Unsealed in Documents Case

Trump Indictment Unsealed in Documents Case

UPDATED: MIAMI (AP) — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility…MORE