HOUSTON (AP) – Part of a busy interstate in Texas is shut down because of flooding caused by the remnants of Tropical Depression Imelda, stranding some drivers on the roadway. Texas Department of Transportation spokeswoman Sarah Dupre says officials do not know exactly how many people are stranded in their cars on Interstate 10, which…… MORE
Gas Prices Spike Across Texas Following Attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In the wake of the attack on two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia last weekend, gas prices continue to spike across Texas. The attack wiped out six percent of the global oil supply, at facilities that produced 5.7 millions of barrels of oil a day, which created a ripple…… MORE
Irving Police: Lockdown Lifted at Austin Middle School After Report of ‘Man with gun’
UPDATED: 9:30AM The Irving Police Department updated the media about the investigation into reports of an “armed man” at Austin Middle School in Irving. Irving Police spokesman Robert Reeves says that a call came in from frantic person just before 7AM. He said he believes the threat was credible based on the emotion on the…… MORE
Government Transfers Land for More Border Wall
PHOENIX (AP) – The Department of Interior says it is transferring 560 acres of federal land to the U.S. Army to speed up construction on 70 miles of border wall in West Texas, California and Arizona. This marks the first time the government has transferred land on an emergency basis to build border barriers. Acting…… MORE
Imelda Deluges Parts of Texas with Rain, Tornadoes
HOUSTON (AP) — Officials in Houston and surrounding communities say so far there have been no severe consequences as Tropical Depression Imelda deluged parts of Southeast Texas with rain. Glenn LaMont, deputy emergency management coordinator in Brazoria County, south of Houston along the Gulf Coast, said he has seen no reports of flooded homes or…… MORE
3,000 Local Non-Profits Participating in North Texas Giving Day 9/19
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texans are encouraged to give back to their favorite local non profit today for North Texas Giving Day September 19th. Carol Goglia with Communities Foundation of Texas said this is the largest online community-wide event in the Nation and world. Goglia said 3,000 local nonprofits are registered on NorthTexasGivingDay.org and some even…… MORE
58 People Charged in Health Care Fraud and Opioid Takedown
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Department of Justice announces a health care fraud enforcement operation across the state of Texas. 58 people were charged for their alleged involvement in medical fraud schemes and networks of “pill mill” clinics resulting in $66 million in loss and 6.2 million pills. Of those charged, 16 were doctors or medical professionals,…… MORE
Federal Reserve Cuts Key Policy Rate for 2nd Time this Year
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve is cutting rates for a second time this year while saying it’s prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the U.S. economic expansion. The Fed’s move will reduce its benchmark rate by an additional quarter-point to a range of 1.75% to 2%. The Fed’s key rate…… MORE
President Trump Names Hostage Negotiator Robert O’Brian as Next National Security Adviser
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Donald Trump has named hostage negotiator Robert O’Brien as his new national security adviser. Trump’s announcement comes a week after he forced his former national security adviser John Bolton to resign, citing policy disagreements. According to the U.S Department of State website, in his current role, O’Brien works for Secretary…… MORE
DPD Needs Help Identifying Man Seen Spray-Painting Churches
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department has released videos of a hooded man with dreadlocks using spray paint on buildings. The person is believed to be the suspect in connection with six churches being sprawled with the word ‘lies’ and other messages in the singing hills neighborhood of oak cliff over the weekend. The…… MORE
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