DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Heavy rain moved out of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex Thursday morning but DFW Airport could experience more delays Thursday because of winter weather in other parts of the country. Weather experts say a winter storm over the midwest continues to intensify. Cynthia Vega with DFW Airport encourages travelers to look for ‘DFW…… MORE
Turbulence on Dallas Bound Flight Prompts Austin Landing
AUSTIN (AP) – Officials say an American Eagle flight from Mexico was diverted because of heavy storms in Texas and that some passengers requested medical attention after turbulence aboard the flight. The plane landed in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday night as thunderstorms moved through the state. Tornado watches were issued around Austin and gusty winds…… MORE
First Responders Bowl Canceled at Cotton Bowl
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The threat of bad weather in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex has caused a cancellation of the First Responders Bowl. The game had been scheduled between Boise State and Boston College, and has been ruled “no contest”. Five North Texas law enforcement officers were to be honored for their outstanding community…… MORE
President Trump Makes Unannounced Visit to Iraq
AL-ASAD AIRBASE, Iraq (AP) – President Donald Trump is making an unannounced visit to Iraq – his first visit with U.S. troops in a troubled region. Trump landed at an airbase west of Baghdad after dark Wednesday, leaving behind a government shutdown and other upheaval at home. The trip also comes after Trump announced that…… MORE
Frisco Police Search for Deadly Gunman
FRISCO – WBAP/KLIF – Frisco Police are searching for a gunman in the shooting death of an unidentified man at the Republic House at Frisco Bridges Apartments. Spokesman Ryan Chandler confirms an increased police presence in the area of the apartments, in the 85-hundred block of Warren Parkway. Chandler says the shooting is believed to…… MORE
Police Encourage North Texans to Dispose Christmas Trash with Caution
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas police Department recommends discarding your christmas trash with caution. In a video posted to social media, the Plano Police Department discourages residents from giving potential thieves an idea of what they got for Christmas. “Be wise, don’t advertise,” said Plano Police Officer David Tilley. Tilley said throwing away boxes…… MORE
Remembering the Victims of a Deadly Rowlett Tornado
UPDATE: Event has been cancelled due to incoming bad weather. ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s been three years since an EF-4 tornado ripped through Rowlett the day after Christmas. Dozens of people are expected to gather at a memorial Wednesday night at the Spirit of Rowlett statue on Sunnybrook drive to honor the 13 people who…… MORE
Border Patrol Makes Changes After Another Death
HOUSTON (AP) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it is conducting new medical checks on every child in its custody after the second reported death of a minor this month. CBP said in a statement late Tuesday that it is focusing its checks on children under the age of 10. An 8-year-old boy from…… MORE
Santa Tries To Disguise Himself Giving Gifts in DFW
NORTH POLE – WFAA – Arriving undercover in disguise, his red boots gave up his true identity. Santa Claus arrived a little early for North Texas children this year, and reports he enjoyed it so much, he stuck around through the traditional overnight gift delivery hours into the early Christmas morning hours. Santa came bearing…… MORE
8-year-old boy from Guatemala has died
HOUSTON (AP) – U.S. immigration authorities say an 8-year-old boy from Guatemala has died in government custody, the second immigrant child to die in detention this month. U.S. Customs and Border Protection say the boy died shortly after midnight Tuesday. CBP says he was taken to a hospital in Alamogordo, New Mexico, where he was…… MORE
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