McKinney (WBAP/KLIF) – An 11 year old Collin County girl who became the subject of wild speculation on Q-ANON websites when she disappeared last July has been found safe and sound in another country. Sophie Long is now in protective custody, and will be brought back to Collin County, but authorities are not saying what…… MORE
Sunday Forecast
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 60. Winds: S 10-20. SUNDAY NIGHT: Clear and chilly. Low: 43. Winds: S 5-10. MONDAY: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 68. Winds: S 5-15. TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy, and warm. High: 77. Winds: S 10-15.… MORE
Texas Sends Support to Tornado-Riddled Kentucky
(WBAP/KLIF) — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has approved the activation of 10 Texas A&M Task Force 1 personnel to deploy in response to the catastrophic tornadoes that occurred in western Kentucky overnight. Task Force 1 will provide specialized technical gear and communication equipment to members of…… MORE
Weekend Weather Forecast
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy, and much cooler. High: 56. Winds: N 10-20. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonable. High: 62. Winds: S 10-20.… MORE
‘The Internet’s on Fire’ as Techs Race to Fix Software Flaw
BOSTON (AP) – Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years. The critical flaw is in an open-source utility widely used by government and industry. Experts say it is already being exploited and the fallout won’t be known for several days. Untold millions of…… MORE
Pentagon Considering COVID-19 Booster Mandate for Troops
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says there are “active discussions” within the department about making COVID-19 vaccine booster shots mandatory for service members, even as thousands refuse or seek exemptions from the initial shot mandate. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says there have been no final decisions on the matter. He says Secretary of Defense Lloyd…… MORE
Bond Set for Suspect in Killing of Mesquite Police Officer
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The man charged in the killing of Mesquite Police Sergeant Richard Houston is behind bars. According to an arrest affidavit, Jamie Jaramillo shot himself after allegedly opening fire on Sgt. Houston last Friday outside a Mesquite grocery store. The suspect was hospitalized and has since been released and is booked in the…… MORE
US Supreme Court Rules Challenges to Texas’ Ban on Most Abortions Can Proceed, Law Remains in Place
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that abortion clinics in Texas can sue the state over its ban on most abortions, but are allowing the law to remain in place. The opinion by Justice Neil Gorsuch stressed the “ultimate merits question” of whether the Texas law is constitutional is “not…… MORE
President Trump Hints at 2024 Bid while Joining ‘WBAP Morning News’
(WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Trump hinted at a potential 2024 Presidential bid on Friday when he joined the WBAP Morning News. “If I had it to do again, maybe I will” said Trump. “You will be among the first to know. You guys have been great and we appreciate it.” President Trump indicated that his…… MORE
Texas Businesses Caught Between State And Federal Mask Mandates
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Workforce Commission has sent letters to businesses across the state reminding them Governor Abbott has issued an executive order forbidding Texas businesses from requiring their employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. That presumably squeezes employers between the governor’s order forbidding vaccine mandates, and the Biden administration’s federal order that requires vaccines…… MORE
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