Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Multiple fire agencies from the Metroplex are helping to tap the fire near County Road 2391 and Old Decatur Road. Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin says approximately ten homes have been evacuated. He places size of the fire at 1500 acres and containment at 20 to 30 percent. No word yet on what…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A North Texas woman has been sentenced to life in prison in the death of her toddler daughter, who was fatally stomped and beaten by her boyfriend. Prosecutors in Fort Worth say 21-year-old Alexis Botello was convicted Friday of capital murder and evidence tampering. Botello was age 17 at the…… MORE
HOUSTON (AP) – The North American subsidiary of a French chemical manufacturer and two senior staff members have been indicted in connection with last year’s explosion at the Crosby, Texas, plant in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Arkema North America, its CEO Richard Rowe and plant manager Leslie Comardelle were charged in Friday’s Harris County…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – 25 disabled adults are working with Fort-Worth based Lockheed Martin to refurbish parts for F-35 fighter jets. Expanco, Inc., a non-profit agency that provides vocational services to adults with severe disabilities, signed a contract Friday with the aerospace company to perform aircraft parts cleaning and packaging in support of the F-35…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The trinity metro bus routes and fares will have some changes starting August 12th. Director of Fixed Route Services, Cynthia Wilson said they will be increasing their regional fares to stay competitive with other transit companies. A regional one day pass is now $12 and the regional reduce is $6. They will also…… MORE