Yearly Archives: 2017

Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes First Clutch of Kimodo Dragons in its 108-Year History

Fort Worth Zoo Welcomes First Clutch of Kimodo Dragons in its 108-Year History

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed its first clutch of dragons for the first time in its 108-year history on Tuesday. Upon hatching, the Komodo dragons were about 12 to 15 inches long and weighed less than a half a pound each. The Zoo’s Alexis Wilson said that’s about as big as a…MORE

Texas Death Row Inmate Set to Die Next Month Gets Reprieve

Texas Death Row Inmate Set to Die Next Month Gets Reprieve

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – A 36-year-old Texas prisoner set for execution next month for a robbery-slaying in San Antonio 14 years ago has won a reprieve. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has sent Juan Castillo’s appeal back to his Bexar County trial court to review arguments from defense attorneys that a witness presented false…MORE

Experts Say Politicians Who Fight Through Embarrassing Scandals Could Extend Their Careers

Experts Say Politicians Who Fight Through Embarrassing Scandals Could Extend Their Careers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Disgraced Congressman Joe Barton of Ennis has not announced plans to end his run for re-election following the release of a nude photo of himself that he sent to a woman. UNT Political Science Professor Phillip Paolino said because the so-called scandal didn’t involve illegal activity, he doubts it will affect Barton’s…MORE

Sutherland Springs Shooting Victims’ Family Files Claim Against U.S. Government

Sutherland Springs Shooting Victims’ Family Files Claim Against U.S. Government

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A South Texas family who lost three generations in a mass shooting at a small Baptist church in Sutherland Springs has filed a claim against the United States government. 26 people were killed and almost two dozen were injured when a former Air Force member Devin Patrick Kelly stormed into the First…MORE