SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Beto O’Rourke’s improbable U.S. Senate campaign has challenged expectations of what was thought possible by a Democrat in Texas. But with just weeks before Election Day doubts remain over whether he can pull off another crucial feat: getting a surge of Latinos to the polls. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is aiming…… MORE
Cornyn: Kavanaugh Confirmation will Help Cruz
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn believes the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process will help his colleague Senator Ted Cruz in Cruz’s Senate race against Congressman Beto O’Rourke. “This is a very popular confirmation in Texas and I think it will make a difference in the Senate race in Texas because Mr. O’Rourke has come out opposed…… MORE
Denton Gets a New Chief of Police
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Officer Frank Dixon is officially the new chief of police for Denton Police Department. At the swearing-in ceremony Thursday, Dixon said the department welcomed him with open arms. “The men and women at Denton Police Department are just incredible, they love what they do and they have a lot of pride and fashion…… MORE
US Stocks Slump on Day of Wide Swings
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks are slumping for a second straight day as the market endures its most volatile stretch since February. The Dow Jones industrials fell 545 points, or 2.1 percent, to 25,052.83 and the benchmark S&P 500 dropped 57 points, or 2.1 percent, to 2,728.37. Both indexes have fallen more than 5 percent…… MORE
Police Investigating Deadly Crash Following Chase
WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF) – Investigators from Wylie and Farmersville Police Department’s continue to investigate an incident that led to a Police chase and deadly crash Wednesday in Farmersville. According to the Wylie Police Department, Police responded to a residence on Fifth Street before 3 p.m. Wednesday. Witnesses told Officers a 15-year-old boy and his mom were…… MORE
Rare Polio-Like Illness Affecting Children Nationwide Turns Up in North Texas
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
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