Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Incumbent Governor Greg Abbott squared off with his Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez in their first and only gubernatorial debate Friday night. The first question dealt arming teachers in the state, which Governor Abbott favors. He said the issue was among those supported by school administrators, parents and teachers in Sante Fe, Texas…… MORE
President Trump Says New Trade Deal Will Make the U.S. a ‘Manufacturing powerhouse’
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is celebrating his latest revamped trade agreement with America’s two neighbors and is calling the pact for the United States, Mexico and Canada the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA). He said Monday the deal has a “good ring to it,” repeating U-S-M-C-A several times. The agreement was reached…… MORE
Facebook Says it Doesn’t Know What Data Was Compromised
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — It’s being called the largest security breach in Facebook’s company history. Hackers found several flaws in the coding for the social network, and through them, they were able to access more than 50 million profiles. Facebook made the announcement Friday. They say they’ve patched the code and called the proper authorities. But…… MORE
Former TCU QB Boykin Indicted on Assault Charge
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin has been indicted on a felony assault charge stemming from an incident earlier this year where he reportedly broke his girlfriend’s jaw. From an interview with WFAA-TV earlier this year, Shabrika Bailey says the incident escalated after she refused to show him a text message…… MORE
Marriage Proposal For Texas Couple Ends With Rescue
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) – A Texas man found a scenic location in the Colorado mountains to propose to his girlfriend, but the couple ran into trouble on the way down. The Boulder County sheriff’s office says 27-year-old Joshua Mason of Denton, Texas, took 28-year-old Katie Davis on a hike Saturday to Jasper Peak at an…… MORE
Houston Temporarily Halts Construction of Robot Brothel
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston city officials have ordered a halt, at least temporarily, to a Canadian company’s plan to open a so-called “robot brothel” in the city. The Houston Chronicle reports building inspectors ordered the halt after determining KinkySDollS lacked the permits required for demolition and construction. The company has received push-back from community groups…… MORE
Elliott’s workload, key catch help Cowboys top Lions 26-24
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott limped off the field a couple of times during the game before combining with Dak Prescott on the decisive play for the Dallas Cowboys. The star running back had 25 carries and four catches on his way to a career-high 240 yards from scrimmage in a 26-24 win over Detroit on…… MORE
A Single Engine Plane Makes An Emergency Landing in Addison After Takeoff
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – No injuries were reported Sunday, after the pilot of a single engine plane made an emergency landing after taking off from Addison Municipal Airport. The plane left around 11:15 a.m. According to the FAA the pilot of the Cirrus SR22 reported engine trouble, and after trying to return to the airport,…… MORE
A Texas Resort Voluntarily Closes Pending CDC Test Results of “Brain-Eating Amoeba”
WACO, Texas (AP) – A surf resort in Central Texas has voluntarily closed pending test results into what is commonly referred to as a “brain-eating amoeba.” The Waco Tribune-Herald reports Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is testing at BSR Cable Park’s Surf Resort, which voluntarily closed on Friday. The agency is testing for Naegleria…… MORE
Murder charges have been filed against the estranged boyfriend of a Grand Prairie woman.
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – 34 year old Nathaniel Mitchell was already in jail charged with aggravated assault for the September 21 beating of Donna Alexander when he was charged with her murder. The charge was upgraded when Alexander died a week after she was attacked. Mitchell remains in the Tarrant County Correction Center in lieu…… MORE
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