DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A suspect is in custody after a bizarre incident at Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas Friday morning. Dallas Police Major Max Geron said Baylor police were called to the Heart and Vascular Center parking lot around 7:30 after someone noticed a man slumped over in a car. “They approached the vehicle.…… MORE
North Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The confirmed number of tornadoes to hit North Texas during Wednesday’s storms is now up to eight. Linda Myers lives in Van Zandt and drove to her son’s house for safety during one of two EF-2 tornadoes in the area– she tells WFAA-TV when she came outside, her car was crushed. …… MORE
Maryland (AP) – Eight spellers were better than the dictionary. They were better than anything the Scripps National Spelling Bee could throw at them. And they all ended up with a hand on the trophy. Three of them live here in North Texas. They are Sohum Sukhatankar of Dallas, Abhijay Kodali of Flower Mound and Rohan…… MORE
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A group of 1,036 migrants that crossed the border illegally El Paso, Texas, is the largest the Border Patrol has ever encountered, the agency said Thursday. The crossing was the latest sign that migrants are increasingly coming in large groups. The Border Patrol said it has found 180 groups of…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – On May 30, 2019, at about 3:00 p.m., James Cole was last seen on foot near Loop 12 and 175 in Southeast Dallas. Mr. Cole is a Black male, 83 years old, weighs 170 pounds with grey/black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a green striped shirt, blue jeans, and blue shoes. Mr. Cole may be disoriented and…… MORE
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- President Trump announced an escalating 5-percent tariff against Mexico for its products entering the United States, which will begin on June 10th. The President said the move was to stop the flow of illegal immigration at the southern border. The President said the tariff may increase up to 25-percent until the issue improves. Trump…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The National Weather service reports several tornados that touched down yesterday in North Texas. Matt Stalley with the National Weather Service says an EF1 tornado touched down in North Fort worth by Heritage Trace Neighborhood, an EF0 touched down in Saginaw an EFO hit Krum in Denton County and an EF2 in Kemp. There…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Rangers and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts today announced the details of a multi-year partnership that includes significant branding at the new Globe Life Field. “The timing couldn’t be any better,” said Janie Dillard Senior Executive Officer of Choctaw Nation Oklahoma.”They are opening in 2020 we will open a brand new resort…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) The Office of Governor Greg Abbott released a web video Thursday highlighting the accomplishments of the 86th Legislative Session. Titled “Promises Made, Promises Kept,” the Governor’s Office said Thursday the video chronicles the efforts of Governor Abbott and the Texas legislature to tackle the state’s most pressing issues, including school finance and property…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke held a roundtable discussion on immigration Thursday in Dallas. The meeting came just a day after the former Congressman from Texas unveiled his immigration plan. O’Rourke told the panel of immigration lawyers and so-called dreamers that if elected, he would use executive authority to stop the inhumane treatment…… MORE
