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Trump Announces New External Revenue Service 

Trump Announces New External Revenue Service 

Trump to establish External Revenue Service for tarrifs Photo by gints.ivuskans Trump Announces Plan to Create “External Revenue Service” to Collect Foreign Tariffs PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to create a new agency, the “External Revenue Service,” tasked with collecting tariffs, duties, and other revenue from foreign countries owed…MORE

One Person Killed in Southern Dallas shooting, Police Say

One Person Killed in Southern Dallas shooting, Police Say

Officers responded to a fatal shooting around 11:45 a.m. Jan 5, Dallas police said. Credit WFFA DALLAS — One person died after a shooting in southern Dallas on Sunday night, police said.  Officers responded to a shooting call around 11:45 p.m. Jan. 5 in the 5300 block of Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas police said in…MORE

3 Fatally Shot in Austin, No Suspect in Custody

3 Fatally Shot in Austin, No Suspect in Custody

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Emergency responders say three people have been fatally shot in Austin and no suspect is in custody. The Austin-Travis County EMS says it has received no reports of other victims. EMS spokeswoman Capt. Christa Stedman said early Sunday afternoon that it was still an active scene. She says the first 911…MORE

Texas Restaurants Allowed to Open at 75 Percent Capacity This Friday

Texas Restaurants Allowed to Open at 75 Percent Capacity This Friday

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Texas restaurants will be able to operate at 75 percent capacity starting Friday. Anna Tauzin is with the Texas Restaurant Association and said 75 percent isn’t necessarily reality. “Take a look at a restaurants footprint. Reconfigure the tables as much as you want, 75 percent doesn’t truly mean 75 percent because of the…MORE

Nearly 12-Foot Alligator Spotted Crossing US 59 Near a Whataburger in Southeast Texas

Nearly 12-Foot Alligator Spotted Crossing US 59 Near a Whataburger in Southeast Texas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A southeast Texas resident is largely being credited for capturing a nearly 12 foot alligator spotted crossing US 59 near a Whataburger in Cleveland early Tuesday morning. Chance Ward joked in a Facebook post, “Only in Texas will you get a Gator and a Whataburger in the same picture.” Lovingly referred to…MORE

Three Fire Departments Respond to Boat Warehouse Fire on Lake Lewisville

Three Fire Departments Respond to Boat Warehouse Fire on Lake Lewisville

THE COLONY (WBAP/KLIF News) — Fire departments from The Colony, Frisco, and Little Elm responded to a large fire at a boat storage warehouse on the east side of Lake Lewisville. According to The Colony Police, the fire erupted at 3:40 Friday morning. “There’s a whole line of RV’s and boats that have been on…MORE

Paxton Wins Big Money State Senate Race; Valdez Faces Runoff for Governor; Cruz to Face O’Rourke

Paxton Wins Big Money State Senate Race; Valdez Faces Runoff for Governor; Cruz to Face O’Rourke

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In a wrap up of primary election results in Texas, In the hotly contested  Collin County State District 8 race, Angela Paxton defeated Phillip Huffines.  The combined dollars spent on what became a negative campaign tops 10-million dollars.  Paxton faces Democrat Mark Phariss in November. Westwood One Correspondent Clayton Neville has…MORE