Texas Board Withdraws Pardon Recommendation for George Floyd

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas board has withdrawn a unanimous pardon recommendation for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston. The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles says it had identified “procedural errors” in how pardons were issued this year. The same board in October had unanimously recommended that Floyd be pardoned…MORE

Sunday Forecast

Sunday Clouds and fog giving way to some sunshine. High close to 80. Sunday night Partly to mostly cloudy. Low 63…average high is 56 Monday Clouds early then gradual clearing. High 78… Monday night Becoming overcast later during the night. Low low to mid 60s Tuesday Partly sunny. High upper 70s Wednesday A few morning…MORE

Two Hurt In Biplane Crash

Granbury (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people were hurt on Christmas day when the biplane they were flying crashed in Somervell County south of Granbury. The plane reportedly hit a power line, and crashed into the Brazos River. The 60 year old pilot and his 73 year old passenger survived, but were injured, and had to be…MORE

Alex Jones’ Wife Arrested

Austin (AP) – The wife of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested Christmas Eve on a domestic violence charge that the right-wing provocateur says stems from a “medication imbalance.” Sheriff’s deputies took Erika Wulff Jones into custody and booked her into an Austin jail around 8:45 p.m. Friday. Jail records show the 43 year old…MORE

Sunday Forecast

Today: Sunny, breezy, and unseasonably warm. High: 80. Winds: SW 15-20. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Monday: Partly sunny, high 77. South southwest wind around 10 mph.MORE

Grand Prairie Man Shoots Neighbor Dead

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Grand Prairie homeowner shoots his neighbor to death. Authorities say the incident occurred Thursday afternoon when 43-year-old Elon Thomas forced his way into his neighbors home. The homeowner retrieved a firearm and shot the intruder. Grand Prairie police arrived on the scene and found Thomas with a gunshot wound. The Grand Prairie…MORE

United, Delta Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Christmas Eve flights due to Omicron

UNITED STATES (WBAP/KLIF News) – Airline passengers traveling amid the holiday rush were hit with major delays Friday when United and Delta Airlines canceled hundreds of flights on Christmas Eve. According to FlightAware.com, the major U.S. based carriers had canceled more than 200 flights combined as of 7 a.m. on Friday. In a statement, Chicago-based…MORE

Gov. Greg Abbott Issues 8 Pardons; Texas Board Withdraws Pardon Recommendation for George Floyd

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas board has withdrawn a unanimous pardon recommendation for George Floyd over a 2004 drug arrest in Houston The Texas Board of Pardon and Paroles says it had identified “procedural errors” in how pardons were issued this year. The same board in October had unanimously recommended that Floyd be pardoned…MORE

Mansfield ISD Student Charged in Classroom Shooting Case is Back in Jail

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mansfield ISD student charged in the October shooting at Timberview High School that injured 3 people is back behind bars. 18-year old Timothy Simpkins reportedly violated the terms of his bond. While awaiting trial Simpkins was ordered to refrain from using drugs or alcohol, but a recent urinalysis came back…MORE

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