ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – A Navy midshipman has died while taking a physical readiness test at the U.S. Naval Academy. The academy identified the midshipman Sunday as Duke Carrillo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas. Officials said in a news release that Carrillo collapsed Saturday during the 1.5-mile run portion of the Navy’s semi-annual physical readiness…… MORE
Shots Fired At A North Texas Dave & Buster’s Sunday Afternoon
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Multiple people reported hearing gunshots at a North Texas Dave & Buster’s Sunday afternoon. According to witnesses, someone reportedly fired several shots in the parking lot around 2p.m., near Highway 75 & Walnut Hill Lane. Everyone inside the restaurant was on lockdown, and then later evacuated while police responded to the…… MORE
A Bill That Will Ban Discrimination on Hair Styles / Textures
HOUSTON (AP) – The Texas Legislative Black Caucus announced it’s working on a bill that would ban discrimination based on hair textures and styles commonly associated with race following the suspension of a black high school student near Houston. The Texas Tribune reports lawmakers, accompanied by black leaders and advocates, announced the CROWN Act at…… MORE
Is the Stock Market Affected by Coronavirus?
(WBAP/KLIF) — Experts are discussing the far-reaching affects of Coronavirus on the economy. Coronavirus has infected 37-thousand people and caused 805 deaths (as of 2/8/2020). After a strong showing from the stock market in early January, the Coronavirus has put a cap on investor optimism. According to financial adviser Spencer McGowan, the spread of the…… MORE
State of the Union Boosts Stock Market
(WBAP/KLIF) — President Trump’s State of the Union address has propelled the U.S. stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently experienced two gains of over 400 points, sending the closing total over 29-thousand. Financial planner Spencer McGowan says that deregulation, lower taxes and job creation by the President are huge for the economy. January’s addition…… MORE
One Year Old Steer Breaks Record At Fort Worth Stock Show
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A one year old steer sells for 300 thousand dollars at the Fort Worth Stock Show on Saturday. You may have heard of the cupid shuffle song and dance, but have you heard of the Cupid Shuffle champion steer? The steer was sold to GKB Cattle in the junior steer competition,…… MORE
14 Baylor Baseball Players Will Face Suspension Following Hazing Incident
WACO, Texas (AP) – Baylor University will suspend 14 baseball players during the upcoming season due to a hazing incident from last year, school officials announced Friday. The incident happened in February 2019 and officials said they became aware of it three months later. School officials said a full investigation took place but they did…… MORE
20 Reported Dead, 31 Injured in Thailand Mass Shooting
Updated: 2/8/2020 12:14p.m. Thailand (AP) – A Cabinet minister in Thailand says at least 20 people have been killed and 31 injured in a mass shooting. The gunman, described by police as a soldier angry over a land dispute, holed up in a popular shopping mall in northeastern Thailand. Police say they now have secured…… MORE
A member of the Texas branch of the MS-13 gang has been sentenced to life in prison
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An Irving member of the notorious MS-13 gang has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. 22 year old Rolan Hernandez-Fuentes was charged with nine attempted murders in the Dallas area, as well as a variety of other crimes. He pleaded guilty to racketeering charges. 2 co-defendants also…… MORE
Dallas Couple Sues City over Approved Reverchon Park Project
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A lawsuit filed Friday in Dallas seeks to throw out a City Council vote over approved renovations at Reverchon Park. The Dallas City Council voted to approve a proposal to allow private investors to convert the Reverchon Park baseball field into a concert venue and stadium. It’s a $10 million project. But…… MORE
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