FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A rare Polio-like illness that’s affecting children across the country has turned up in North Texas. It’s called Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a serious neurological illness that comes on suddenly. Dr. Fernando Acosta Jr., a neurologist at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, told WFAA TV three such cases have…… MORE
Frisco Police Seek the Public’s Help in Solving a Sunglass Hut Robbery
Frisco, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The subjects pictured are suspected of theft from the Sunglass Hut at Stonebriar Centre in Frisco. Frisco Officer Grant Cottingham says the group got away with over $1700 worth of merchandise during the April robbery. They were captured on security video, all carrying large shopping bags. Cottingham says that they didn’t…… MORE
Woman Who Took Plea Deal in Daughter’s Beating Death, Testifies Against Former Boyfriend
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – Testimony will continue today in the capital murder trial of a man accused of beating to death the four-year-old daughter of his girlfriend two years ago. Charles Phifer is accused of beating Leiliana Wright with a belt and bamboo stick. Her mother, Jeri Quezada, testified yesterday that the day Leiliana died,…… MORE
Cruz Has Solid Lead In Latest Poll
Hamden, Connecticut (WBAP/KLIF) – A new Quinnipiac University poll shows Republican Senator Ted Cruz has a solid nine point lead over his Democratic challenger Congressman Beto O’Rouke. According to likely voters polled, 54-percent supported Cruz, while 45-percent backed O’Rouke. A Quinnipiac poll done back in September showed the same 9-point lead by Cruz. Peter A.…… MORE
John Wiley Price Likens President Trump to Hitler in Political Mailer
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price is encouraging his constituents to vote by mailing out an ad that compares President Trump to Hitler. The mailout includes a picture of both with an equal sign in between them, along with a list of comparisons, including using racism to rise to power and…… MORE
Despite everyman image, O’Rourke is even wealthier than Cruz
By WILL WEISSERT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With an unassuming air and a black Toyota Tundra he says was “the first new vehicle I’ve ever purchased,” Beto O’Rourke has campaigned thousands of miles across Texas and risen to national prominence on a workaday image that aligns with his politics, but not his personal finances. The…… MORE
Hurricane Michael Leaves Widespread Damage on Florida Panhandle
PANAMA CITY, Florida (AP) – Hurricane Michael has left extensive damage in Panama City, with broken and uprooted trees and power lines down nearly everywhere. Roofs were peeled off and homes split open by fallen trees. Twisted street signs lay on the ground. Residents emerged early Wednesday evening to assess damage when rains stopped, though…… MORE
Voter Registration Increases Ahead of Midterm Elections
McKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Several areas across the United States are seeing an increase in voter registration compared to previous midterm elections and it is no different in North Texas. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet says one of the indicators is comparing how many voter cards came in over the past 30 days compared to…… MORE
Catholic Dioceses in Texas will Release Names of Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of Minors
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Bishop Edward J. Burns said Wednesday that the Diocese of Dallas will release the names of all clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors in his diocese dating back to 1950 through today. In doing so, he joins the bishops of the 14 other Catholic dioceses in Texas and the Ordinariate of…… MORE
North Texas Red Cross Workers go to Florida to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Michael
(WBAP/KLIF) – With Hurricane Michael hitting landfall, workers at Red Cross of North Texas go to Florida to help those affected. Renee Felton with Red Cross said these volunteers will work in shelters, provide emergency supplies, provide health care and distribute food. Right now, 10 workers have been assigned to help with disaster relief and…… MORE
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