Yearly Archives: 2018

Suspect charged in murder of retired priest

Suspect charged in murder of retired priest

Raymondville (AP) – Authorities say a suspect has been charged in the death of a retired Roman Catholic priest whose body was found buried in a remote area of far South Texas after he went missing earlier this month. The Texas Rangers confirm the body found Aug. 17 in Willacy County was that of 71-year-old…MORE

Houston votes overwhelmingly for flood control projects

Houston votes overwhelmingly for flood control projects

Houston (AP) – Houston-area voters have marked the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by approving the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds that will fund critical flood-control projects. With nearly all precincts reporting, about 85 percent of voters approved the referendum on Saturday. The measure will fund projects that may include buyouts of homes…MORE

Senator John McCain Passes Away at the Age of 81

Senator John McCain Passes Away at the Age of 81

WESTWOOD ONE – (WBAP/KLIF) – Called an American hero by many citizens, Senator John McCain passed away at 4:28 pm, with his wife and family at his side, after a long battle with a particularly aggressive form of brain cancer. The naval bomber pilot, prisoner of war, conservative maverick, giant of the Senate, twice-beaten presidential…MORE

Wildfire Central Texas; Horseshoe Bay Airport – Buildings Threatened

Wildfire Central Texas; Horseshoe Bay Airport – Buildings Threatened

HORSESHOE BAY – (WBAP/KLIF) –  UPDATE 7 PM; At least 150 homes near the Horseshoe Bay Airport now evacuated; voluntary evacuations are called for residents of the Highlands, Uplands and HorseShoe Bay South neighborhoods.  Fire still pegged at 400 acres and 10% contained. Voluntary evacuations have been called for anyone in the path of a…MORE