(WBAP/KLIF) — The state of Texas is suing one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Attorney general Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation for allegedly engaging in deceptive advertising practices in violation of the state’s consumer protection laws. The lawsuit specifies the practice of charging consumers mandatory hidden fees, such as resort…… MORE
Allen Shooting Survivor: “Evil is not going to Win”
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the injured victim’s in the May 6 shooting at Allen Premium Outlets is telling his story Eight people were killed by a gunman at the outlet mall, before he was killed by Police. A number of people were injured and taken to local hospitals. Irvin Walker was the first patient…… MORE
Allen Memorial Comes Down as Community Copes
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – A lone cross remained outside the south entrance to Allen Premium Outlets on Tuesday after organizers and Allen firefighters removed a memorial that was set up after the May 6 shooting that left 8 people and a gunman dead. Flowers, hand written notes, other gifts, and large crosses with the victims’ names…… MORE
Local Leaders Applaud New Investments at DFW Airport
DFW AIRPORT (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines, on Tuesday, signed a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes $4.8 billion in pre-approved capital investments – including the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C and other significant modernization projects. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie…… MORE
Early 911 Calls From Allen Outlet Mall Mass Shooting Released
Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The first 911 calls made during the Allen Premium Outlet shooting over a week ago have been released. 911 operators were simultaneiously flooded with hundreds of calls for help from frightened victims and witnesses. Amid the chaos, dispatchers attempted to also help police find the shooter. “Witness where are they at?…… MORE
Biden and Congressional Meet for Critical Debt Ceiling Talks
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that the U-S defaulting on its debt would be an economic and financial catastrophe. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to discuss the debt ceiling with congressional leaders at the White House in a high-profile session with reverberations across the globe as early outlines of a potential deal begin to emerge from…… MORE
Rain mainly South today. Mild temps, too.
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 5-16-23 TODAY…PARTLY CLOUDY AND MILD WITH A FEW ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS BARELY POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON.. HIGH NEAR 81 WINDS NORTH 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR AND COOL… LOWS 60-64 TOMORROW…SUNNY AND WARM.. HIGH NEAR 85 / LOW NEAR 64 WINDS NORTHEAST 5-10 MPH THURSDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY AND WARMER.. …… MORE
Prosecutor Ends Probe of FBI’s Trump-Russia Investigation with Harsh Criticism, but No New Charges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A special prosecutor found that the FBI rushed into its investigation of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and relied too much on raw and unconfirmed intelligence as he concluded a four-year probe that fell far short of the former president’s prediction that the “crime of the century” would be…… MORE
Collin County Parents Urge Lawmakers to Pass Gun Control Legislation
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A bus filled with Collin County parents left Plano for Austin on Monday morning, nearly 10 days after a gunman killed 8 people at Allen premium Outlets. Members of the newly formed group, Collin County Parents against Gun Violence, said the purpose of the trip was to meet with local lawmakers about…… MORE
Governor Abbott takes Stern Position on School Choice
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging lawmakers to come to the table on school choice legislation. The Governor listed school choice as one of his priorities this legislative session. Proposed legislation would allow Texas families to use state money to send their kids to private schools. “Empowering parents to choose the best…… MORE
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