(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
Mother of dead, abandoned four year old indicted for abuse.
Galveston (WBAP/KLIF) – The mother of a 4 year old boy whose naked, abused body was found on a Texas beach last year has been indicted by a Galveston County Grand Jury. 34 year old Rebecca Rivera was arrested in June shortly after the body that had been found several months before was identified as…… MORE
Rangers’ Colon claims record for wins among Latin born pitchers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Bartolo Colon reached out and snagged the comeback liner while slipping into a squat on the mound. The portly 45-year-old pitcher managed to stay upright, with a smile on his face and a ball from his milestone victory secured firmly in his glove. Colon became the top winning pitcher born in…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Find Missing Eight-Year-Old Boy
UPDATE: Fort Worth police said 8-year-old Dieudonne Babutu has been found safe. They have not released any further details about the case. Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police are looking for a missing 8 year old boy. Dieudonne Babutu just celebrated his 8th birthday August 3rd. He hasn’t been seen since Tuesday, August 7th in…… MORE
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