Three Arrested after a Scare at Hulen Mall

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police said Tuesday afternoon that three people were taken into custody and two got away after a scare at Hulen Mall. “The mall was placed under lockdown,” said Officer Daniel Segura “A safety sweep has been conducted looking for these other two suspects. As of now, the mall is…MORE

Biden Pivots to Home Tests to Confront Omicron Surge

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is announcing plans to deliver 500 million free COVID-19 tests to Americans, increase support for hospitals and expand the availability of vaccines to confront a winter surge of coronavirus cases driven by the fast-spreading omicron variant. Biden said in a speech to the nation Tuesday that it’s…MORE

President Biden to Address Omicron, Unveil Free COVID-19 Test Plan and Increase Hospital Support

WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads nationwide, including here in Texas, President Biden will address the nation about his administration’s latest steps to battle the virus. In the Tuesday afternoon speech, the president is expected to unveil details about plans to deliver 500 million free COVID-19 tests to Americans,…MORE

Teen Charged in Wrong-Way Crash that Killed a 5-Year Old; Severely Injured 14-Year Old

Rhome, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Rhome Police Department has charged an 18-year old male for leaving the scene of a wrong-way crash that killed a 5-year boy and severely injured his 14-year old sibling; it happened in the southbound lanes of Route 287 early Sunday. Police Chief Eric Debus tells WFAA-TV that Christopher Fowler collided…MORE

Amber Alert For Missing San Antonio 3 Yr Old

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – San Antonio – The San Antonio Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Linah Sardar Khil. She is white, three years old, around four feet tall and weighing 55 pounds. She has shoulder length brown hair worn in a ponytail, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black jacket,…MORE

The First Omicron Death In Texas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Harris County – The first Omicron Variant death has been confirmed by Harris county health officials. The victim was a man in his fifties from the eastern portion of Harris county. He was not vaccinated according to officials. With the number of Covid cases on the increase, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Additional Funding for Operation Lone Star

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that his Public Safety Office will award an additional $38.4 million for law enforcement, jail operations, and court administration activities in direct support of Operation Lone Star. The Governor’s PSO has awarded $74.8 million in OLS funds to cities and counties in proximity to the Texas-Mexico…MORE

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