AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A state lawmaker from Collin County is proposing legislation to crack down on human trafficking. House Bill 1004, proposed by Rep. Matt Shaheen of Plano would, if passed, fight human trafficking in Texas by increasing criminal penalties for individuals caught engaging a prostitute who is a victim of sex trafficking. “My goal…… MORE
Cook Children’s Separates Conjoined Twins in Historic Surgery
(WBAP/KLIF) — For the first time in its 105 year history, Cook Children’s Medical Center separated conjoined twins. Amie Lynn Rose and Jamie Lynn Rae were born on October 3rd of 2022, joined at the waist and abdomen. A team of 25 medical professionals planned for three months to separate the two and did so…… MORE
Cook Children’s Separates Conjoined Twins in Historic Surgery
(WBAP/KLIF) — For the first time in its 105 year history, Cook Children’s Medical Center separated conjoined twins. Amie Lynn Rose and Jamie Lynn Rae were born on October 3rd of 2022, joined at the waist and abdomen. A team of 25 medical professionals planned for three months to separate the two and did so…… MORE
Wise County K-9 Unit Makes $1.7 Million Drug Bust
WISE COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Wise County Sheriff’s Department said its K-9 Unit made a recent $1.7 million dollar drug bust. According to the department’s Facebook post, Sheriff Lane Akin said a deputy observed a white Tacoma pickup truck pulling a U-Haul van trailer while on patrol along Highway 287. The vehicle was…… MORE
Family of TAMU Student Killed by DUI Driver Awarded $69M in Damages
Brazos County, TX (WBAP/KLID) – The family of a Texas A&M student who was killed by drunk driver four years ago has been awarded 69-million dollars in damages. A Brazo County jury determined the settlement against Pedro Puga based on his negligence in the case. On September 15, 2019 19-year old Carly Beatty was walking…… MORE
Up to 10 Inches of Snow Fell in Parts of Texas
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Parts of Texas got hit with a record-setting snow event. Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle got up to 10 inches of the white stuff. Residents in Denton county and parts of Tarrant County saw snow fall early in the evening with large, heavy flakes sticking to the ground. In Waco, the children…… MORE
Trace of Snow, but 1 inches of rain at DFW
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 1-25-23 TODAY…CLOUDY THIS MORNING.. CLEARING, WINDY AND COOL THIS AFTERNOON.. HIGH NEAR 47 WINDS NORTHWEST 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT..CLEAR AND COLD.. LOWS NEAR 30 TOMORROW…SUNNY AND COOL… HIGH NEAR 52 / LOW NEAR FREEZING WINDS NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH FRIDAY…SUNNY, WINDY AND WARMER.. …… MORE
Trace of Snow, but 1 inches of rain at DFW
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 1-25-23 TODAY…CLOUDY THIS MORNING.. CLEARING, WINDY AND COOL THIS AFTERNOON.. HIGH NEAR 47 WINDS NORTHWEST 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT..CLEAR AND COLD.. LOWS NEAR 30 TOMORROW…SUNNY AND COOL… HIGH NEAR 52 / LOW NEAR FREEZING WINDS NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH FRIDAY…SUNNY, WINDY AND WARMER.. …… MORE
New Cause Determined in 737 MAX Crash
(WBAP/KLIF) — New light is being shed on what caused the crash of a Boeing 737-MAX in Ethiopia. In March of 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX crashed shortly after take-off, killing 157 people on board. For nearly four years, investigators believed the aircraft was brought down by a faulty sensor due to electrical problems. U.S.…… MORE
Warming Centers Expand Services During Cold Weather
(WBAP/KLIF) — Most North Texas families simply turn up the heat at home to rest comfortably during cold weather, however, the DFW homeless population doesn’t have that luxury. The cold weather has prompted local groups to increase the accessibility of warming centers for the homeless. According to Salvation Army Major Paul McFarland, additional warming centers…… MORE
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