A Group of Four Allegedly Trying to Cross the Border in Fake Emergency Vehicle

FALFURRIAS, Texas (AP) – Officers have caught a driver and three immigrants who fled through a South Texas border checkpoint in an SUV falsely decked out as an emergency response vehicle. Border Patrol Agent Carlos Ruiz said Wednesday that investigators believe it’s a fake fire/emergency medical services vehicle and the driver pretended to be an…MORE

Cruz Calls on Supporters as O’Rourke’s Fundraising Increases

(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator Ted Cruz is calling on his supporters to show up on Election Day as polling shows a tight race between the incumbent republican and democratic challenger Congressman Beto O’Rourke. On The Chris Salcedo show on our sister-station WBAP, Cruz acknowledged O’Rourke’s recent fundraising. “He’s out-raising us two to one so we need…MORE

Justin Fire Chief Tells Residents How to Prevent Grass Fires, After 30-Acre Burn This Week

JUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 7 different agencies responded to a 30- acre grass fire in Justin, that burned several cars. Justin Fire Chief Mathew Mitchell said because of the low humidity and high dry season, there are some tips for residents to consider. “Some preventatives are to have a clear and accessible driveway and short grass 30…MORE

A Houston Man Charged With Killing His Own Children

DALLAS (AP) – Court records show a Houston man accused of killing his two children told authorities his 8-year-old son pleaded for mercy before having his throat cut. Jean Pierre Ndossoka is charged with two counts of capital murder in deaths of his children, Marcel Ndossoka and 1-year-old Anna-Belle Faith Ndossoka. Authorities say their mother…MORE

Dallas Cowboys Legend has the Back to School Spirit

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) –  A former NFL star is trying to make the start of school something to look forward to for North Texas students. Dallas Cowboys legend DeMarcus Ware values a positive learning environment and helped surprise two Dallas ISD elementary teachers at an event Wednesday with funding from the retail chain Staples for classroom projects.…MORE

House Speaker Boots Indicted Lawmaker from Committee

WASHINGTON (AP) – Speaker Paul Ryan said he’s removing an indicted congressman from the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He’s also prodding his chamber’s ethics panel to pursue “a prompt and thorough investigation” of the lawmaker. Ryan issued his statement Wednesday after federal prosecutors charged Republican Rep. Chris Collins of upstate New York with insider…MORE

Google Partners with Collin College to Help Increase I.T. Workers Amid National Shortage

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Students at Collin College are getting the chance to take I.T. classes from Google. The technology giant and the college have partnered to increase the number of I.T. workers amid a national shortage. Collin College’s Dr. Ann Beheler said five classes in Google’s I.T. Certificate Program will be offered at some point…MORE

Pizza loving dog starts fire in Austin

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A dog owner in Austin has learned an expensive lesson about keeping food away from his dog. A fire suddenly erupted in his kitchen Monday morning while it was unoccupied. Fire investigators later determined his dog must have accidentally turned on the stove burners under a box of leftover pizza while reaching…MORE

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