MOSCOW (AP) – Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday. That is a month after…… MORE
Senator Cornyn Tests Positive for COVID-19
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Senior Senator from Texas announced on Monday that he is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. “After dodging it for 2 [plus] years I’ve tested positive for COVID-19,” Sen. Cornyn posted on Twitter. “I’m fully vaccinated and boosted, and doing fine. While quarantining I’ll continue to fight Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin’s…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Invites Mayors of NYC, DC to Texas-Mexico Border
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser this week, inviting the mayors to visit Texas’ southern border. The Governor said the purpose of the invite is for the mayors to see the surge of illegal immigration at the…… MORE
Kaufman County Authorities Searching for Driver Whose Burning Trailer Ignited Three Fires
KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities in Kaufman County are searching for the driver who left a path of destruction over the weekend. He’s accused of towing a burning trailer along county roads 151 and 151A, just east of Kaufman, which sparked three separate fires on Sunday. Witnesses reported that the driver ditched the burning…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Attended Fundraiser Hours after Uvalde Massacre
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Gov. Greg Abbott is facing criticism over his movements on the day of the Uvalde massacre nearly over two months ago. Abbott previously said that he stopped at a campaign fundraiser following the shooting on May 24 and “let people know” he couldn’t stay, but the Dallas Morning News reports that he…… MORE
A ‘Preacher’ With a Semi-automatic Rifle Attends O’Rourke Rally; Asks About Faith & Abortion
Hemphill, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man who showed up at a Beto O’Rourke rally in Hemphill armed with a semiautomatic rifle. A post by East Texas Democrat, in part, described a “very tall man with an assault weapon strapped across his chest and a pistol on his hip who identified himself a preacher. “ The…… MORE
Hot, Breezy, Extreme Fire Danger TFN
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-1-22 TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 102 WINDS SOUTH 10-20 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR…. LOWS 80-83 TOMORROW…MOSTLY SUNNY, BREEZY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 103 / LOW NEAR 82 WINDS SOUTH 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY WEDNESDAY…SUNNY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 104 / LOW NEAR 82 WINDS…… MORE
Sunday – Monday Forecast
Sunday: Sunny. Winds: SW 10-20. High: 100. Sunday Night: Clear and breezy. Winds: S 10-20. Low: 81. Monday: Sunny and hot. Winds: S 10-20. High: 101. Tuesday: Sunny and hot. Winds: S 10-20. High: 102.… MORE
President Tests Positive Again For Covid-19
WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) The White House says President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again Saturday, slightly more than three days after he was cleared to exit coronavirus isolation. It’s a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug. White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor says in a letter that Biden “has experienced…… MORE
Weekend Weather Forecast
Saturday: Sunny and hot with isolated showers and storms (20%). Winds: SW 10-20. High:100. Saturday Night: Clear and breezy. Winds: S 10-20. Low: 79. Sunday: Sunny and hot. Winds: SW 10-20. High: 101.… MORE
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