PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Plano Police Department is asking the public for information after learning that a former pastor who recently admitted to the kidnap and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Pennsylvania has a North Texas tie. The Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said 83-year-old David Zandstra lived in Plano after…… MORE
Red Oak ISD Moves to Fire Teacher Arrested on Child Sex Trafficking Charges
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The Red Oak School Board has taken steps to fire a new incoming teacher who was arrested on child sex trafficking charges by Dallas police last week. 38-year old Gershon Caston had been on track to start teaching at Red Oak Middle School before being busted along with three others on multiple charges.…… MORE
Heat, Heat and More Heat (Fire Danger, too)
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 7-25-23 * * HEAT ADVISORY FOR DFW THROUGH 8 P.M. * * TODAY…SUNNY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 103 WINDS SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR AND HUMID.. LOW NEAR 80 TOMORROW…SUNNY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 102 / LOW NEAR 81 WINDS SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH THURSDAY…SUNNY, BREEZY…… MORE
A Heat Advisory in Effect Until 8PM; Peak Temps Between 103-107
A Heat Advisory is in effect for the shaded areas, including portions of western North and Central Texas and the DFW Metroplex, Afternoon high temperatures are expected to peak in the 103-107 degree range within the advisory. Continue to practice the proper heat safety guidelines to avoid heat-related illnesses! Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a…… MORE
Elon Musk Reveals New ‘X’ Logo to Replace Twitter’s Blue Bird
(AP) – Elon Musk has unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he follows through with a major rebranding of the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday, but the bird was…… MORE
Heat Advisory in Effect for North Texas Until Tuesday Evening
FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of north Texas until 8 PM Tuesday. Temperatures will be between 103 and 108 degrees. The weather service warns hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses to occur, particularly for anyone working or participating in…… MORE
DOJ Files Complaint Against Texas Over Buoy Barriers at Southern Border
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The United States Justice Department filed a civil complaint against the State of Texas on Monday because over the state’s floating barrier, consisting of buoys strung together, in the Rio Grande River. The DOJ claims Texas deployed the buoy barrier without the federal authorization that is legally required under the Rivers and Harbors Act. …… MORE
Amber Alert Issued by Red River County
RED RIVER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Red River County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Amber Alert for a 15 year old Erica Anderson. She’s white, 5’04”, 115 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police say she is with 22 Year old Jonathan Ramirez. Ramirez is white, 5’08”, 148 pounds with black hair and brown…… MORE
Amber Alert Issued by Red River County
RED RIVER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Red River County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Amber Alert for a 15 year old Erica Anderson. She’s white, 5’04”, 115 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police say she is with 22 Year old Jonathan Ramirez. Ramirez is white, 5’08”, 148 pounds with black hair and brown…… MORE
Timothy Simpkins Sentenced to 12 years in Prison for Timberview School Shooting
Updated at 6:00pm: The jury sentenced Timothy Simpkins to 12 years in prison for the shooting at Timberview High School in 2021. Simpkins was found guilty of attempted capital murder last week in the shooting that resulted in three people wounded. No one was killed. The jury only spent a few hours on the same…… MORE
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