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
North Texans Welcome Proposed Deck Park Plans in Plano
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A newly-approved plan to expand Plano’s parks and trails includes a proposed deck park. It would span the Dallas North Tollway at Legacy Drive similar to Klyde Warren Park in Uptown. Those behind the park told residents it’s intended to make the area near the tollway more walkable while at the same…… MORE
Hurricane Michael Expected the Worst Storm to Hit Florida’s Panhandle in a Century
PANAMA CITY, Florida (AP) – The Latest on Hurricane Michael (all times Eastern): 9:15 a.m. Florida Gov. Rick Scott says the impact of Hurricane Michael will be “horrible,” the worst storm to hit the Panhandle in a century. Scott said Wednesday he’s “scared to death” that people in places such as St. George Island along…… MORE
Activists Say a Group of Alleged Teen Robbers Should Not Be Tried as Adults
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Activists want Dallas County DA Faith Johnson to withdraw a motion to try a group of teens as adults in connection with an alleged July 22nd crime spree. Six teens are accused of car theft and robbing several different people in Oak Cliff, including one couple at gunpoint. Garrett and Caroline Scharton were…… MORE
DHS to waive laws for new border gates in South Texas
HOUSTON (AP) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it’s waiving environmental laws so it can build gates between sections of border barriers in South Texas’ Rio Grande Valley. The waiver posted online Tuesday lists 11 locations where the government plans to install gates. The U.S. government already has 654 miles (1,053 kilometers) of…… MORE
More Raw Sewage is Flowing Into White Rock Lake
Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Plano is working to fix an overflow of sewage water that’s flowing into white rock lake. The overflow happened at Gleneagles Country Club…and it’s estimated that roughly 100 thousand gallons of the wastewater is involved. A similar incident happened over the summer where a million gallons of sewage spilled…… MORE
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