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This Week’s Hits and Misses: One Guy’s Opinion

This Week’s Hits and Misses: One Guy’s Opinion

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — It’s the weekend in DFW, so why not go see a movie? Dr. Frank Sweitek gave us his hits and misses this week… in One Guy’s Opinion. Each week, Frank gives us the best of times, and sometimes worst of times, in film. Catch him Friday mornings on The Morning Drive…MORE

Congressman Helps Recovery Effort in Puerto Rico

Congressman Helps Recovery Effort in Puerto Rico

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Congressman Michael Burgess is helping in recovery efforts from Hurricane Maria. He just returned from a trip to San Juan, where he worked with doctors at several of the hospitals. On Thursday, the Congressman took the time to chat with Dave & Amy about how recovery in the region is going so…MORE

Jury Selection Starts in Biker Shootings Trial

Jury Selection Starts in Biker Shootings Trial

  The selection process began Tuesday in the Waco trial of Christopher “Jake” Carrizal. The Dallas chapter president of the Bandidos motorcycle club is the first to stand trial of 154 bikers indicted after the shootings that killed nine people and wounded 20 others outside a Waco restaurant. The defendants face felony charges of engaging…MORE

First trial from 2015 biker shootout to begin in Waco

WACO, Texas (AP) – Jury selection is to begin for the first trial stemming from a deadly 2015 shootout between bikers and police in Waco. The selection process in the trial of Christopher “Jake” Carrizal is scheduled to being Tuesday in Waco. The Dallas chapter president of the Bandidos motorcycle club is the first to…MORE

Rebuild Texas: $68.6 million and counting for Hurricane Harvey relief

Texans have poured tens of millions of dollars into the Rebuild Texas Fund for Hurricane Harvey survivors. WFAA reports contributions are still being counted from a blockbuster Texas Strong concert and telethon Friday night in Austin starring Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt. Also appearing on the show were celebrity Texans Renee…MORE

Illegal hurricane evacuees fear U.S. immigration authorities

By Elliot Spagat | AP September 20 HOUSTON — Immigrants came from across Houston to a Baptist church gymnasium and stacked dollies with boxes of cereal, orange juice and household necessities like cleaning bleach.For many of them, the church was the safest place to seek relief after Harvey devastated Houston and left thousands of immigrants fearful of turning to…MORE

Texas leaders discuss ways to reduce flood destruction from future storms

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — While the hard work of repairing lives disrupted by Hurricane Harvey is barely underway Texas leaders are trying to prepare for future natural disasters. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has put together a joint committee to investigate implementation of a system of gates and barriers along the Gulf coast to prevent storm…MORE

Missing Teen in Fort Worth

Missing Teen in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A teen is missing in Fort Worth. 16 year-old Brianna Kuhlmann is 4’11”, approximately 120 lbs., has blond hair and hazel eyes according to Officer Daniel Segura of Fort Worth Police Department. “She has not been seen or heard from since September 2nd at about 3 am,” Segura said. “She was…MORE

Insurance drones assessing Harvey damage to South Texas homes

WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) – Insurance adjusters are bringing more drones with them than ever before as they head to Texas to assess the damage from Harvey. Companies are using the drones on a much larger scale to record images, save time and spare human adjusters from venturing into potentially unsafe areas. Insurers have increased their…MORE

Dallas Mayor Hails Judge’s Decision Blocking Anti-Sanctuary Cities Bill

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he’s pleased a federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas’ tough new “sanctuary cities” law.  The law would allow police to inquire about people’s immigration status during routine interactions such as traffic stops. Opponents call the measure, which sailed through the Republican-controlled Legislature, a “show your papers”…MORE