By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY – (WBAP/KLIF) The nearly $500 million Texas citrus industry is nearing the brink of collapse as Mexico continues to fail to deliver water to the Rio Grande, as required per a 1944 U.S. – Mexico treaty. Many citrus and other Valley farmers…… MORE
LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Actor Bob Newhart has died at the age of 94. Widely loved for his ability to bring laughter to all age groups, the comedic performer whose hallmark was deadpan humor, was showcased on his own network television shows starting in the 1970s and running well into the 90’s with appearances…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democrats could lose the ability to seize control of the House if he doesn’t step away from the 2024 race, according to several people familiar with the sensitive…… MORE
SNYDER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas man is facing ten years to life in federal prison for trying to meet who he thought was a thirteen-year-old girl for sex at a neighborhood park in Snyder. U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton announced on Wednesday that a jury convicted 38-year-old…… MORE
DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas division of the FBI needs the public’s help to catch a bank robber dubbed the “Derby Desperado. FBI Dallas said the first robbery occurred on July 3, 2024 around 1:30 p.m. The suspect made off with cash from the Texans Credit Union on Telecom Parkway in Garland. On July…… MORE
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a speaker at the UnidosUS annual conference broadcast on the White House’s YouTube channel. Biden was slated to speak at the event in Las Vegas Wednesday afternoon as part of an effort to rally Hispanic voters ahead of the November…… MORE
MILWAUKEE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, who had been tight-lipped about his switch from the Democrat to the GOP, spoke about his decision at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Tuesday night. He told the crowd his switch was inspired by activists protesting on his front lawn. “I’ve been a Democrat my…… MORE
MILAWAUKEE – (WBAP/KLIF)- Investigation is underway into the police-related shooting death of a man reported in a Milwaukee park about one mile from the site of the Republican National Convention. The name of the man shot has not been released, nor the identity or department of the officer(s) from which the reported fatal shot came.…… MORE
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
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
