(WBAP/KLIF) — Security filings show the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company, potentially one the largest energy industry mergers in two decades. The request for additional information on ExxonMobil’s proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources is a step the agency takes when reviewing whether a…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Another major manufacturer is headed to the DFW area, next year, bringing with it a large number of good-playing jobs. California-based beverage manufacturer, DrinkPAK, is building two new manufacturing facilities in Fort Worth. Company Vice-President Holly Shroeder says the plants will bring close to a thousand jobs to Tarrant County with an average…… 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
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a cease-fire ticked down last week and Israel prepared to resume its round-the-clock airstrikes, Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group of Democratic senators had a message for their president: They were done “asking nicely” for Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza. Lawmakers warned President Joe Biden’s…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — As a cease-fire ticked down last week and Israel prepared to resume its round-the-clock airstrikes, Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group of Democratic senators had a message for their president: They were done “asking nicely” for Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza. Lawmakers warned President Joe Biden’s…… 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
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A portion of 635 that runs from Laprada Drive to Cartwright/Bruton Road has been dedicated to a fallen Mesquite police officer. The Texas Department of Transportation installed signage for the Officer Richard Houston II Memorial Highway just before the two year anniversary of his death. The 20-year veteran officer was…… 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
