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
(WBAP/KLIF) — American Airlines may be facing another employee strike. After the airline’s pilots union threatened to strike before getting a new tentative contract, now flight attendants are traveling the same path. After not receiving a pay raise for four and a half years, Association of Professional Flight Attendants President Julie Hedrick says they’re seeking…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is is opening its new special exhibition on Friday. Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow, opening to the public on July 20, 2023, explores the life of Black Americans in the 50 years following the end of the Civil War and the emancipation…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas State Senator Royce West is calling for a legislative investigation into issued allegations made by the Houston Chronicle regarding actions of the Texas Department of Public Safety along the Texas border as part of Operation Lone Star. “The issues reported by the Houston Chronicle regarding the activities of the Department of…… MORE
