Texas HB-19 Would Shield Commercial Vehicle Companies from Accident Liability

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House Bill-19 which has already been approved in the chamber, would shield commercial vehicle companies from accident liability. Sponsors of the bill say it will prevent excessive lawsuits against companies; but road safety advocates and other opponents say the bill would make Texas roads more dangerous; and, deny accident victims justice,…MORE

Video Shows Murdered Dallas 4-year-old Taken From Bed

DALLAS (AP) – About two hours before a 4-year-old was found dead on a street in a southwest Dallas neighborhood, home surveillance video shows a man lifting the sleeping boy from his bed and carrying him away. That’s according to court documents. Authorities on Monday identified the child who was found slain Saturday as Cash…MORE

Messy day with Flooding likely

FLASH FLOOD WATCH TFN FOR ANOTHER 3-5″ OF RAIN Today, Rain and Thunderstorms, Some severe with flash flooding, 77 / 67, Winds SE15-20G Wednesday, Showers and storms likely, some severe with heavy rains, 77 / 66, Winds SE1520G Thursday, Scattered to Numerous Showers and Storms, 78 / 67 Friday, Mostly Cloudy, Scattered PM Showers and…MORE

Two Separate Tornadoes Confirmed to have Touched Down in North Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A section of North Dallas is taking issue with the old adage “lightning never strikes twice” following confirmation that two tornadoes touched down on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service confirmed on Monday that two separate twister’s touched down in North Dallas during Sunday’s storm. “With the damage we saw in the trees…MORE

Governor Activates Numerous Resources as Flash Flooding Threatens Much of Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott said on Monday that he has rostered and activated numerous state resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact much of Texas over the next few days. As severe storms move across our state from West Texas, throughout the week, the Governor’s Office said…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces End to Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott informed the U.S. Department of Labor on Monday that Texas will opt out of further federal unemployment compensation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26, 2021. This includes the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. “The Texas economy is booming and employers are…MORE

Police say Suspect Wanted for Attacking Uber Driver in Grapevine Died in Unrelated Car Crash

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- UPDATE: The search is over for the man accused in the aggravated robbery of an Uber driver. Police say the suspect, 33-year-old Cesar Soto was involved in a fatality crash in Weatherford on Friday, May 21, 2021. Grapevine Police were notified of the crash on Monday, May 24, and ensured Soto’s next of kin…MORE

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