OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – The operators of an Oklahoma church camp where a man working as a cook raped a 13-year-old Texas girl have settled a lawsuit with the girl’s family. The Oklahoman reports that settlement details weren’t disclosed, including any possible money settlement, but that the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma agreed to take…… MORE
Texas Guns: Will There Be Tighter Restrictions on Gun Access or Not?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas schools have been adding metal detectors and armed personnel to improve campus security after the deadly May attack at a Houston-area high school. But Texas apparently won’t be tightening restrictions on gun access for people deemed dangerous to themselves or others. Gov. Greg Abbott said after the Santa Fe High…… MORE
The Federal Trade Commission Warns Consumers About Robocalls
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about scams that include threatening tactics that scare consumers into sending money. The FTC reports the scam might be a text, an email, or phone call (listen to an example below). Experienced scammers may even have personal information like your social security number, and…… MORE
Hazardous Weather (Fire) Outlook Issued for North, Central Texas
(Fort Worth – WBAP/KLIF) National Weather Service issues a hazardous weather outlook to intensify the awareness of weather and drought conditions increasingly leading to pop up brush fires across North and Central Texas the past several days. Despite the promise of rain coming to North Texas beginning Tuesday night or Wednesday, drought is so entrenched…… MORE
Hazardous Weather (Fire) Outlook Issued for North, Central Texas
National Weather Service issues a hazardous weather outlook to intensify the awareness of weather and drought conditions increasingly leading to pop up brush fires across North and Central Texas the past several days. Despite the promise of rain coming to North Texas beginning Tuesday night or Wednesday, drought is so entrenched in the region now…… MORE
Hazardous Weather (Fire) Outlook Issued for North, Central Texas
National Weather Service issues a hazardous weather outlook to intensify the awareness of weather and drought conditions increasingly leading to pop up brush fires across North and Central Texas the past several days. Despite the promise of rain coming to North Texas beginning Tuesday night or Wednesday, drought is so entrenched in the region now…… MORE
SPCA Hosts Party Detailing Long List Free Pet Services for Area Residents
(Dallas – WBAP/KLIF) – The list of free services the Dallas SPCA offers residents of 23 Dallas area zip codes is lengthy, and even transportation of your pet to and from the clinic for the free services is available if you can’t find a way to get Fido there yourself. Free spay and neutering, immunizations,…… MORE
County official in Midland pleads guilty to bribery charges
Midland (WBAP/KLIF) – A county commissioner in Presidio County has pleaded guilty to bribery charges. Lorenzo Hernandez admitted taking bribes to throw county business to a document management system contractor. He’ll be sentenced in mid November, and could get up to 20 years in prison. … MORE
Regents name sole finalist for UT System chancellor
AUSTIN (AP) – University of Texas System regents have chosen the former chancellor of the City University of New York as the sole finalist to be the next chancellor of the 14-campus system in Texas. During a meeting Saturday in Austin, regents voted to name James B. Milliken as their choice. By state law, regents…… MORE
Firefighters Battling Denton County Brush Fire.
Denton County Sheriff Orlando Hinojosa confirms the smoke can be seen for miles. A brush fire believed to have begun near U S Highway 380 and Trinity Road in a recycling yard is now burning near University Drive and Trinity Road. As many as 60 firefighters are reported at the scene; they’re bringing in water…… MORE
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