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Tuesday Storm Rips Roof Off Dairy Queen

Tuesday Storm Rips Roof Off Dairy Queen

(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe storms brought strong winds, hail, and destruction to the Metroplex, Tuesday. WBAP/KLIF storm spotter Dave Bradbury reported 80 to 90 mile per hour winds in Ennis that tore the roof off a building. Roughly 45,000 Oncor customers experienced outages due to downed power lines, while some areas reported hail the size of…MORE

(WBAP/KLIF) — Severe storms brought strong winds, hail, and destruction to the Metroplex, Tuesday. WBAP/KLIF storm spotter Dave Bradbury reported 80 to 90 mile per hour winds in Ennis that tore the roof off a building. Roughly 45,000 Oncor customers experienced outages due to downed power lines, while some areas reported hail the size of…MORE

Produce Industry Reacting to Governor Abbott’s Directive at the Border

Produce Industry Reacting to Governor Abbott’s Directive at the Border

(WBAP/KLIF) – A recent directive at the Texas-Mexico border is impacting more than just immigration. Governor Abbott is increasing vehicle inspections by state troopers at the border. The Governor’s directive was a response to the end of Title-42 in May, which is expected to bring a surge of border crossings. The increased checks have led…MORE

UPDATES: Severe Weather Threatens North Texas

UPDATES: Severe Weather Threatens North Texas

UPDATE: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the western portion of North Texas until 9 p.m. AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Tuesday to prepare additional state resources for mobilization as Texans face critical-to-extreme wildfire weather conditions in the Western half of the state…MORE

UPDATES: Severe Weather Threatens North Texas

UPDATES: Severe Weather Threatens North Texas

UPDATE: A Tornado Watch is in effect until 11 p.m. for parts of North Texas, including Dallas, Tarrant, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Dallas counties, among other outlying counties. AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Tuesday to prepare additional state resources for mobilization as Texans face critical-to-extreme wildfire…MORE

Mesquite Youth Pastor Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Allegations

Mesquite Youth Pastor Arrested on Child Sexual Assault Allegations

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A youth pastor at the Inspiration Church in Mesquite has been arrested after allegations surfaced about an ongoing sexual assault of a child. Investigators said 32-year-old Conner “Jesse” Penny allegedly had sexual contact with a girl under the age of 17 on several occasions between 2015 and 2018. Penny was…MORE

No Release for Former Marine from Texas Being Held in a Russian Prison

No Release for Former Marine from Texas Being Held in a Russian Prison

Granbury, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Granbury family says they’ll never stop fighting to bring their son home from a Russian prison. This morning, a Russian court remanded Trevor Reed’s appeal to be released to a lower court for review and no decision was made. The former Marine’s father Joey Reed told our media partner WFAA…MORE

Today through Wednesday will be unsettled across North and Central Texas

Today through Wednesday will be unsettled across North and Central Texas

Some storms may be severe with large hail as the main threat, though damaging winds and a tornado or two are possible. Storm chances will end from west to east Wednesday with the passage of a cold front. There is a morning severe risk along the front as it passes through. Forecast: Tuesday – A…MORE

Lawmakers to Discuss Death Penalty ahead of Texas Mother’s Slated Execution

Lawmakers to Discuss Death Penalty ahead of Texas Mother’s Slated Execution

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas lawmakers will convene in Austin on Tuesday to discuss the death penalty ahead of the scheduled execution of Melissa Lucio. Members of the Criminal Justice Reform Committee are focused on bringing attention to Melissa Luicio’s case. Her execution is set for the end of this month in the killing of her…MORE

Governor Abbott Reaffirms Support for Law Enforcement at Texas Border

Governor Abbott Reaffirms Support for Law Enforcement at Texas Border

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Monday, discussed the state’s ongoing border security efforts and how Texas is working with local law enforcement to mitigate the Biden administration’s ongoing border crisis at the Texas Border Sheriffs Coalition Spring Meeting in El Paso. During remarks, the Governor thanked law enforcement for their partnership in mitigating…MORE