(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is optimistic Texas will remain solidly republican now that the November races are set. The Senate Majority Whip says he does not think the national democratic message sits well with average Texas voters. “As long as democrats are running as a reflection of the national democratic party in Texas, I…… MORE
Former Dallas Sheriff, now candidate for governor, Lupe Valdez, owes property taxes
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez reportedly owes more than $12,000 in back taxes on six properties in Dallas County and one in Ellis County. The Houston Chronicle reports she actually owns a total of eight Dallas County properties and that her candidate financial disclosure report failed to note one of…… MORE
An execution date has been set for another of the Texas Seven cop killers
Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – An execution date has been set for another of the so-called “Texas Seven” prison escapees. 46 year old Joseph Garcia is scheduled to be put to death August 30. He was already serving 50 years for murder when he and six other inmates escaped from the Connally Unit prison south of San…… MORE
U.S. Forecasters Calling for Another Active Hurricane Season
MIAMI (AP) – U.S. government forecasters are expecting an active Atlantic hurricane season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast released Thursday calls for 10 to 16 named storms, with five to nine hurricanes. One to four hurricanes could be “major” with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. If that forecast holds, it would…… MORE
Expect to Pay More at the Pump Memorial Day Weekend
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Be prepared to pay more at the pump this Memorial Day weekend. Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas says the state wide average gas price increased $0.06 from last week and is now $2.76 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. A $0.20 difference from the nation wide average of $2.96 per gallon.…… MORE
‘Witten’ the Giraffe Calf Makes His Debut at the Dallas Zoo
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A baby giraffe at the Dallas Zoo was officially introduced to the public Thursday. ‘Witten’ the calf was named after recently retired Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten. Zoo keepers said the baby is one of the most energetic calves they’ve seen. Witten has gained more than 50 pounds in under a…… MORE
President Trump Cancels Summit with North Korea Citing ‘Tremendous Anger and Open Hostility’
Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – Citing “tremendous anger and open hostility“, in a statement, President Trump has called off the June 12th summit with North Korea. Trump also said he felt it was “inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting.” The president says the North Koreans talk about their nuclear capabilities, “but ours are…… MORE
Road Rage Incident Leads to Gunfire Directed at an Off-Duty Dallas Firefighter
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas firefighter says a road rage incident Tuesday in broad daylight ended with shots fired. It happened yesterday in Sunnyvale on trip road. Tony Aguilar told WFAA-TV he tapped the breaks to get a motorist who had sped up behind him off his tail. That’s when he heard gunshots. Aguilar says…… MORE
Prominent Baptist leader removed as head of Texas seminary
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A prominent Southern Baptist Convention leader has been removed as president of a Texas seminary following allegations that he made abusive and demeaning comments to women. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary board of trustees said in a statement that 75-year-old Paige Patterson was removed Wednesday following a 13-hour meeting. The…… MORE
A McKinney Councilman Votes to Censure Himself Over Controversial Traffic Stop
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – During a special meeting of the Mckinney City Council last night, embattled Councilman La’Shadion Shemwell approved a motion to censure himself. Shemell made the move after apologizing for claiming that he was racially profiled during the May 8th traffic stop. During the public comment phase of the proceedings supporters of Shemwell…… MORE
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