Miami,Florida – (WBAP/KLIF) – Tropical Storm Michael could become a dangerous Category 2 hurricane with an expected midweek strike on the Gulf Coast in the Florida Panhandle, forecasts say. Florida’s Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency. “‘Everybody’s got to get ready … Michael could reach land as a Category 2 hurricane with winds in…… MORE
‘This is our city’: Residents of Hispanic FTW Neighborhood React to Anti-Immigration Banner
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – An Hispanic community in Fort Worth is reacting to an anti-immigration banner that was hung from a busy Fort Worth Bridge recently. According to the Star-telegram, the banners read “Deport them all.” It had been hung from the Morningside Bridge on I-35, which is in a predominately Hispanic area. A group…… MORE
Texas appeals court puts execution on hold
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ highest criminal appeals court has put on hold an execution that was scheduled for this week. Juan Segundo was set to be executed Wednesday for the rape and slaying of 11-year-old Vanessa Villa. He was arrested nearly 19 years after the 1986 crime when a DNA match tied him to…… MORE
A 16 Year Old Girl is Dead After A Gun Was Allegedly Fired At A Party In North Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police said they responded to Veridian Place Apartments on Haverwood Lane about 4:30 Sunday morning. According to police, 16 year old Jakiyah Wrightsil was found in an apartment with a gunshot wound. Police said witnesses told them there was a party somewhere in the complex and several people left before…… MORE
You Can Get a Job Offer On The Spot At Amazon On Monday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) -Amazon will start hiring for more than 3000 full-time, part-time and seasonal roles for its customer fulfillment centers and delivery facilities in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area. From 9 a.m. to 7p.m. you can walk in the door of the Amazon fulfillment center in Ccoppell for a hiring event. The company…… MORE
A north Texas doctor pleads guilty to drug dealing charges
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) – A former North Texas pain management doctor accused of prescribing painkillers that contributed to the deaths of at least seven people in two states has pleaded guilty to federal drug distribution charges. 57 year old Howard Diamond pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, and other…… MORE
Texas Beats O-U 48-45 at the Cotton Bowl
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger flashed a “Hook ‘Em Horns” sign to the Cotton Bowl crowds after his third rushing touchdown, and soon after that threw a second scoring pass. A year after briefly putting the Longhorns ahead late in their Red River rivalry game against Oklahoma, Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger had…… MORE
The U.S. Senate Votes 50 to 48 to Confirm Brett Kavanaugh as the 114th Justice of the Supreme Court
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After weeks of contention, the U.S. Senate votes 50 to 48 to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as the 114th Justice of the Supreme Court. The final vote to confirm Kavanaugh today was no surprise. Late Friday Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine spoke on the Senate floor confirming her “yes” vote for…… MORE
Mattress Firm files for bankruptcy
HOUSTON (AP) – Mattress Firm, Inc., the nation’s largest mattress retailer, is filing for bankruptcy protection, and plans to close up to 700 stores around the country. The Houston-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday in federal court in Delaware. According to court documents, Mattress Firm has more than $1 billion in liabilities…… MORE
Dallas Police ask the public to identify a bank robbery suspect
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate a bank robbery suspect. On October 5, 2018, at approximately 11:10 a.m., the pictured suspect entered the BB&T Community Bank located at 7839 Park Lane and demanded money from the bank employees. The employees complied and gave the suspect…… MORE
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