Ford Recalls Almost 1.5 Million F-150 Pickup Trucks Over Transmission Issues, Select Lincoln Continental Cars Included

DEARBORN, Mich.  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Ford is recalling almost 1.5 million pickup trucks in North America because the transmissions can suddenly downshift into first gear. The recall covers F-150 trucks from the 2011 through 2013 model years with six-speed automatic transmissions. “Depending on vehicle speed, a downshift to first gear without warning could result in…MORE

Dallas County Reports 8th Flu-Related Death; Offers Free Flu Shot for Kids

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Health Department is reporting the eighth flu-related death this season, a 69-year old Dallas resident. Dallas County health officials are advising anyone who hasn’t gotten a flu shot to do so, saying it’s the best preventative against the illness is a the vaccine. The adult vaccine is given in…MORE

O’Rourke’s Trump counter-rally teases 2020 run

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — His voice occasionally cracking, Beto O’Rourke delivered an emotional appeal to thousands of cheering El Pasoans, vowing that Donald Trump shouldn’t be allowed to stoke fears in his hometown. Only when the possible 2020 presidential hopeful paused for effect was the boom of the president’s speech — echoing from the…MORE

More Housing Coming to the Fort Worth Area

(WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of new homes are soon to be built in Tarrant County. Walsh Ranch development sits just west of Fort Worth and will soon start construction on an additional 550 homes. The 7,200-acre community opened in 2017 and already has more than 600 residents. Walsh Ranch is one of the biggest developments in…MORE

Panola County Processing of Carthage Recalls 59 Pounds of Smoked Sausage Items

CARTHAGE, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Panola County Processing has voluntarily recalled 59 pounds of smoked sausage items due to possible under-processing of the food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said federal investigators discovered the problem with some of the  Carthage facility’s merchandise on Friday. In a statement released Tuesday, the USDA said the pork smoked…MORE

Texas Senate Set To Vote On Property Tax Relief Bill

Austin  (WBAP/KLIF) – A bill that would cap property taxes is on its way to the full senate in Austin.  Yesterday, the state property tax committee voted to advance the bill that would cap tax revenue for local governments at 2.5%.  Any increase above that would automatically trigger a special election and would have to…MORE

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