(WBAP/KLIF) — The Dallas Cowboys released information, Wednesday, indicating that head coach Mike McCarthy has been hospitalized after experiencing abdominal pain resulting in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. McCarthy is schedule for surgery Wednesday afternoon and is expected to be released from the hospital later that day. The 60-year-old is planning on coaching the Cowboys…… MORE
By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF, Dallas, Texas. SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF) – At least six people are known dead in a killing spree from San Antonio to Austin in a killing spree that also left two law enforcement officers shot. Bexar County Sheriff’s Department says officers were dispatched to a home in Kirby, on San…… MORE
LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Television’s legendary writer/producer/developer Norman Lear has died in Los Angeles at the age of 101. Lear revolutionized American comedy with popular early 1970’s sitcoms including “All in the Family”, “Sanford and Son”, among others. Lear had established himself as a top comedy writer and nabbed a 1968 Oscar nomination for…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The battle among Texas Republican lawmakers continues after the fourth special legislative session ended with unfinished business this week. The House adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day earlier than the 30 days allotted for the special session. Afterwards, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick placed direct blame on House Speaker Dade…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is asking for the public’s help to identify a little girl left at the emergency room of Baylor University Medical Center on Gaston Avenue on Monday. So far, the little girl will only say her name is Alejandra and it’s thought…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Second Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Tuesday in an effort to overturn the conviction of former Fort Forth police officer Aaron Dean. Dean was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to almost twelve years in prison in December 2022 for the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas firefighter on the job since 2012 has been seriously injured in a crash involving a suspected inebriated driver. Dallas Police say Kenneth Burke was riding his motorcycle early Sunday morning when he was struck and run over by 51 year old Crescencio Del Rio Rodriguez on Columbia Avenue. Burke’s…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A murder trial for the first of three suspects in the killing of a 23 year old woman visiting Dallas from Seattle is expected to get underway today in Dallas County. Lisa Dykes is one of three suspects facing trial in connection with the murder of Botello. Botello was last seen…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Denton Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a deadly blaze that displaced more than 20 residents early Sunday morning. Crews were called to the Ridgecrest Apartments on Dallas Drive just west of Highway 77 just before 2:00 a.m. When they arrived on the scene, flames were shooting from the…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police said the man accused of shooting and killing four people, including a one-year-old boy, on Sunday afternoon fatally shot himself. According to a press release, 21-year-old Byron Carillo left the scene, stole a car and headed south on I-35 to the Austin area. Highway patrol located him and attempted…… MORE
