Clayton and Laura hit Tuesday’s trending topics, including criticism surrounding the singing of the National Anthem at the Home Run Derby in Arlington this week.… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2024
Dallas Police Officer on Leave Over Alleged ‘Aim Better’ Social Media Post After Trump Assassination Attempt
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Dallas police sergeant is on administrative leave after being accused of posting “aim better” on social media after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump over the weekend. According to DPD, the department received an internal complaint on July 13 about Sergeant Arturo Martinez’s alleged comment. The situation…… MORE
Republican Convention to Focus on Immigration a Day After a Bandaged Trump Makes Triumphant Entrance
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Republican National Convention resumes Tuesday with a focus on immigration. The issue is central to former President Donald Trump’s political brand that helped endear him to the GOP base when he began his first campaign in 2015. Trump appeared triumphantly at the convention’s opening night Monday with a bandage over his…… MORE
Dodgers’ Hernández Beats Royals’ Witt for HR Derby Title, Alonso’s Bid for 3rd Win Ends in 1st Round
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round. The 31-year-old Hernández hit 49 homers over three rounds that totaled 3.98 miles. He is the first Dodgers player to win the derby.…… MORE
Powell Says Federal Reserve is More Confident Inflation is Slowing to Its Target
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve is becoming more convinced that inflation is headed back to its 2% target and said the Fed would cut rates before the pace of price increases actually reached that point. “We’ve had three better readings, and if you average them, that’s a pretty good pace,”…… MORE
Amazon Prime Day is a Big Event for Scammers, Experts Warn
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But the Better Business Bureau says phishing attempts increase amid the heavy spending seen during significant sales events. Amazon’s two days…… MORE
Texas Governor Criticizes Houston Energy as Utility Says Power Will Be Mostly Restored by Wednesday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday. But Gov. Greg Abbott continued to criticize CenterPoint Energy on Monday for its storm preparation and response. He said the company seems “incapable of doing their job.” Yet some energy experts are questioning…… MORE
A Texas Judge Has Ordered the Sheriff, and School District to Release the Uvalde School Shooting Records
(WBAP/KLIF) – UVALDE, TX – A Texas judge has ruled that the school district and sheriff’s office in Uvalde must release records and documents related to the Robb Elementary School shooting. This includes police body camera footage, e-mails, 9-1-1 calls, and other forms of communication linked to the shooting and the investigation. A group of…… MORE
Tarrant County Has Confirmed Its First Human Case of West Nile Virus
(WBAP/KLIF) – TARRANT CO. – On Monday public health officials in Tarrant County stated that the patient contacted the more serious neuro-invasive form of the disease, which can be deadly. Symptoms include neck stiffness, disorientation, muscle weakness, and tremors. Last May, authorities in Tarrant County reported the first positive mosquito pool for this season. The…… MORE
Trump Picks Vance; Trump Wins RNC Nomination as GOP Presidential Candidate
MILWAUKEE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his running mate, to serve as Vice President should the Republican party win the November election. Trump used a post on the online’s “Truth Social” site to announce the selection of Vance. At just 39 years old, he’d add a…… MORE
