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Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Much of DFW Wednesday Morning

Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Much of DFW Wednesday Morning

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – North Texans are dealing with yet another round of storms Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for much of the DFW Metroplex until 8 a.m. The area could get as much as 1 to 3 inches over the next few hours on ground…MORE

AT&T says it has resolved nationwide call issue

AT&T says it has resolved nationwide call issue

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – AT&T says it has resolved a nationwide issue that was affecting its customers on Tuesday. The Dallas-based telecommunications company said the problem affected the ability of customers to complete calls between carriers. However, 911 calls were not impacted, according to AT&T. “The interoperability issue between carriers has been resolved,” AT&T said in a…MORE

Senate Republicans Blast Biden for Timing of Border Order

Senate Republicans Blast Biden for Timing of Border Order

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn led a republican response to President Joe Biden’s executive order significantly limiting asylum seekers when the border is overwhelmed. Cornyn, surrounded by several of his colleagues, questioned the timing of the decision. “He’s waited until today to actually do what he calls effective actions to secure the border,” Cornyn…MORE

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting at Irving Wingstop; Suspect in Custody

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Shooting at Irving Wingstop; Suspect in Custody

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Irving Police are investigating what led up to a fatal shooting inside a Wingstop restaurant this week. It happened Monday night at the location on Nursery Road and East Irving Boulevard. One person is dead and another is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. The unidentified suspect was arrested a short…MORE

McLendon-Chisolm Dam Deemed Safe, No Evacuations Needed

McLendon-Chisolm Dam Deemed Safe, No Evacuations Needed

ROCKWALL COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Residents in the the city of McLendon-Chisolm in Rockwall County are breathing a sigh of relief less than 24 hours after receiving a notice to be ready to evacuate Sunday evening. The move came as city officials monitor the status of the dam in the Chisolm Crossing subdivision. The…MORE

Toyota Apologizes for Cheating on Vehicle Testing and Halts Production of Three Models

Toyota Apologizes for Cheating on Vehicle Testing and Halts Production of Three Models

TOKYO (AP) — Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda has apologized for massive cheating on certification tests for seven vehicle models. The fraudulent testing at Japan’s top automaker involved the use of inadequate or outdated data in collision tests and incorrect testing of airbag inflation and rear-seat damage in crashes. Engine tests were also found to be…MORE

Hunter Biden’s Federal Firearms Case is Opening After the Jury is Chosen

Hunter Biden’s Federal Firearms Case is Opening After the Jury is Chosen

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Opening statements are set to begin in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter. A jury of 12 and four alternates was seated Monday. The first lady attended the proceedings and so did Hunter Biden’s sister Ashley. Hunter Biden has been charged with three felonies stemming from a…MORE

Texas Opens First National Guard Troop Base in Eagle Pass

Texas Opens First National Guard Troop Base in Eagle Pass

By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. EAGLE PASS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott is on hand for the opening of the new Texas National Guard base in Eagle Pass, a part of the state’s $11.5 billion border “Operation Lone Star” initiative. On hand Friday to welcome the first 300 National Guard…MORE