DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF)- The suspected gunman accused of taking hostages inside Colleyville’s Congregation Beth Israel Saturday is now identified by the FBI as 44 year old British citizen Malik Faisal Akram. Four hostages were held several hours Saturday, including the Rabbi of the synagogue. Part of the initial event, including the gunman’s comments, were streamed…… MORE
Sunday Weather Forecast
Sunday: Partly sunny and chilly. High: 53. Winds: NW 10-20. Monday – Mlk Day: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 60. Winds: N 5-10.… MORE
Hostages Safe, Suspect Dead after Stand-off at Colleyville Synagogue
COLLEYVILLE – WBAP/KLIF – UPDATE 10: 45 P.M. – The suspect in the hostage situation at a Colleyville synagogue is dead, according to the FBI. The standoff ended after 9 p.m. Saturday night. All four hostages were released. Police said late Saturday that they are safe and uninjured. UPDATE: 6: 32 p.m. – Authorities say…… MORE
Oath Keepers Founder Remains In Jail
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – The founder and leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group will remain in jail at least until a court hearing next Thursday. Stewart Rhodes made his initial court appearance in Plano on Friday,. That was one day after his arrest on charges he plotted with others to attack the U.S. Capitol…… MORE
All Western Parade Canceled
Saturday’s All Western Parade in Fort Worth had to be canceled because of cold temperatures and high winds. The official high temperature for the day was recorded at midnight, then was forecast to fall throughout the day. The National Weather Service says the low temperatures combined with 55 mile an hour wind gusts would create…… MORE
Weekend Weather Forecast
Saturday: Partly sunny, very windy, and much cooler. High: 38. Wind chills in the 20s all day. Some passing flurries possible. Winds: NW 20-40. Saturday Night: Decreasing clouds and cold. Low: 27. Winds: N 15-30. Sunday: Partly sunny and chilly. High: 50. Winds: NW 10-20.… MORE
Federal COVID Testing Website Launches Next Week, 4 Tests Per Home
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday. The announcement on Friday comes as the administration looks to address nationwide shortages, but supplies will be limited to just four free tests per home. Americans shouldn’t expect a rapid turn-around on…… MORE
New Texas Voting Law Snags US Citizens, Mail Ballot Requests
AUSTIN (AP) – The impact of a sweeping new voting law that Republicans pushed through last year over Democrats’ protests is drawing fire again. Thousands of Texans, including some U.S. citizens, have received letters saying they have been flagged as potential non-citizens who could be kicked off voting rolls. And local elections officials say hundreds…… MORE
New Management, More Events Coming to Esports Stadium Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The largest turnkey esports facility in North America, Esports Stadium Arlington, is turning to new management to start the new year: North Texas-based Envy Gaming Inc. Envy, which owns professional esports teams, operates content creation networks and has a live and digital events business, completed an agreement to acquire the operating contract for Esports Stadium Arlington from Esports Venues LLC, a group previously…… MORE
Number of COVID Related School Closures Growing in DFW
(WBAP/KLIF) – More North Texas school districts are canceling classes due to COVID related absences as the highly contagious Omicron variant continues to spread. “More than 150 team members are out currently due to illness, COVID-19 exposure or day care closure, and student absenteeism is at a high for the school year,” read a statement…… MORE
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