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Rain chances will linger into Monday mainly after 10AM

Rain chances will linger into Monday mainly after 10AM

A few strong storms could have gusty winds and small hail. Localized heavy rain may also lead to minor flooding issues. Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Monday Night A 20…MORE

Eight Arrests Made in an Organized ATM Theft Ring

Eight Arrests Made in an Organized ATM Theft Ring

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Police Department arrested 8 people this month in connection to a recent string of ATM theft in the metroplex. According to Plano PD, on June 1, at approximately 6:00 a.m., investigators and SWAT Officers arrested eight suspects accused of actively burglarizing an ATM machine at a 7-Eleven convenience store in…MORE

President Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill

President Biden Signs Debt Ceiling Bill

Washington (AP) — With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt. The White House announced the signing, done in private at the White House, in an emailed statement in which Biden thanked congressional leaders for…MORE

Governor Abbott to Announce New PUC Chairman

Governor Abbott to Announce New PUC Chairman

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Friday, accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Lake has served as PUC Chairman since he was first appointed in April 2021, overseeing the implementation of bipartisan reforms to the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri.  “Peter Lake…MORE

Is AI a ‘threat to humanity’ or natural progression in digital technology? [LISTEN]

Is AI a ‘threat to humanity’ or natural progression in digital technology? [LISTEN]

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas-based global cybersecurity expert says that at this point artificial intelligence (AI) is now “self-training” which has raised alarm bells in recent months. WBAP/KLIF’s Kim Lampkins gets answers from Michele ‘Micki’ Boland is a cybersecurity architect with Check Point Software Technologies. Most experts agree that AI is the most prominent example…MORE

NTX School District Chief Busted in Online Child Sex Sting Along with 6 Others

NTX School District Chief Busted in Online Child Sex Sting Along with 6 Others

Itasca, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas school superintendent was arrested [Thursday] on accusations of online solicitation of a minor for sex. 47-year old Itasca ISD Superintendent Michael Stephens was among 7 people arrested an undercover online child sex sting operation. Stephens’ has held high-profile positions in school districts across Texas, including Mesquite. Among the…MORE

Arlington Nun Accused Breaking of Vow of Chastity with Priest Dismissed

Arlington Nun Accused Breaking of Vow of Chastity with Priest Dismissed

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Fort Worth Bishop has dismissed the nun accused of breaking her vow of chastity with a priest. In a statement, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth said Reverend Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington violated the Sixth Commandment with a priest from…MORE

Senate Gives final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending it to Biden

Senate Gives final Approval to Debt Ceiling Deal, Sending it to Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal and send it to President Joe Biden’s desk to become law before the fast-approaching deadline. The compromise package negotiated between Biden…MORE

McKinney Police Release Video of Missing Man’s Last Known Whereabouts

McKinney Police Release Video of Missing Man’s Last Known Whereabouts

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The McKinney Police Department released surveillance video amid it’s search for a man who vanished late last month. Investigators said 24-year-old Diego Antonio Garcia left his home on May 25. His family said he has Autism and did not have his cell phone or wallet with him. New surveillance video…MORE

Teen Who Allegedly Shot Preston Center Guard  to be Extradited from Nevada

Teen Who Allegedly Shot Preston Center Guard to be Extradited from Nevada

Antoine Osborne had been released on bond from the Dallas County jail on multiple charges. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police say a teenager is awaiting extradition back to Texas after being arrested in Nevada for the shooting death of a Preston Center security guard on May 19. According to police, 17-year old Antwon Osborne is…MORE