SAN ANTONIO (AP) – The remains of three people have been recovered from a burial room and the church at The Alamo in San Antonio. The Texas General Land Office said Friday that the remains are believed to be an infant, a teenager or young adult, and an adult. The office says they were found…… MORE
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Wins a Second Term
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston’s mayor has won a second term, holding off a millionaire trial lawyer whose previous support of President Donald Trump had become a main campaign issue. Mayor Sylvester Turner defeated Tony Buzbee in Saturday’s runoff election. The runoff ended a mostly bitter race. Turner had highlighted Buzbee’s prior support of Trump, who…… MORE
Critical Fundraising for Denton State School Residents Now Underway.
DENTON – WBAP/KLIF – Fundraising for recreational, off-site trips for residents of the State School in Denton is still underway, and organizers say they may hit the $200,000 mark for the year ahead. In charge of this project, Susan Dean, Director of Community Relations for Texas Health and Human Services, says multiple outings are planned…… MORE
Fire at Arlington’s Globe Life Park Stadium
Update: 12/15/2019 ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – No injuries were reported after fire broke out at the future home of the Texas Rangers, which is under construction in Arlington. Arlington Fire Department Lt. Mike Joiner said the blaze Saturday afternoon at Globe Life Field was brought under control and the cause has not been determined. The…… MORE
A Victory Lap For Horseback Riders Who Enjoy Texas Beaches
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – In a win for Texas horseback riders, the Galveston City Council won’t implement a requirement for people to pick up horse manure left behind on public beaches. The council decided Thursday not to change its policy on pet waste at the beach after horse . One veterinarian even brought a bag…… MORE
A North Texas Woman Becomes A Multi-Millionaire, But Only For One Day
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – In a win for Texas horseback riders, the Galveston City Council won’t implement a requirement for people to pick up horse manure left behind on public beaches. The council decided Thursday not to change its policy on pet waste at the beach after horse enthusiasts argued that the animals’ droppings are…… MORE
Con man who cheated women in Texas and other states has been convicted in Missouri
Kansas City (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal jury in Kansas City has convicted a Virginia man of swindling women in Texas and elsewhere across the country out of nearly $3 million. Henry Asomani, a naturalized American citizen from Ghana cheated them by persuading women who had posted ads on online dating sites, or through their Facebook…… MORE
A second flu related death has been confirmed in Dallas County.
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – The latest victim was an 81 year old Grand Prairie resident whose death was confirmed Friday. The first fatality was a 36 year old Dallas resident who died of the illness earlier this month. The County’s Health Director says “this is the earliest we have had this much flu activity in…… MORE
Loaded Gun Found on Grapevine High School Campus, Arrests Made
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF) – As many as four teenagers are facing charges after a loaded gun was found inside Grapevine High School Friday. According to the Grapevine Police Department, a student reported a disturbing photo on snapchat of the teen’s on campus. “It was showing somebody inside the campus with a gun in their waistband,” Amanda…… MORE
FEMA Gives City of Dallas More Time to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The federal government is giving Dallas more time to determine total damages caused by October’s EF-3 tornado. The city must prove more than $38 million in uninsured damages in order to receive a federal disaster declaration from FEMA. The declaration is mandatory to be given federal financial assistance. Texas received an initial…… MORE
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