TOKYO (AP) – U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens when an athlete loses his or her awareness…… MORE
82-Year Old Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Swindle Political Donors
(AP) – An 82-year-old Southern California man has pleaded guilty to defrauding thousands of donors out of more than $250,000 given to phony political action committees purported to be associated with Democratic Party candidates. John Pierre Dupont is convicted of wire fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors say he swindled the money in a scheme that…… MORE
Lightening Strikes Attributed to at 3 House Fires in Tarrant County Sunday
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Severe weather that moved across the metroplex Sunday afternoon caused some wind damage in parts of Tarrant County. Officials also say that lightening strikes likely caused three house fires in Tarrant County. Two fires in North Fort Worth on Birdville Way and Horse Whisper Drive were quickly brought under control; while…… MORE
Today, Cloudy, Humid, Isolated P.M. Storms, 88 / 70, Winds NE5-10 Tuesday, Mostly Sunny, Less Humid, 90 / 72, Winds L&V Wednesday, Sunny to PtCldy, 92 / 75 Thursday, Mostly Sunny, 95 / 76, Winds S5-10 Friday, Suny, Breezy, HOt, Humid, Isolated PM Storms Possible, 98 (107) / 79… MORE
Dallas Firefighter Facing Covid Claim Theft Charges
WFAA/WBAP/KLIF – DALLAS – A Dallas Fire-Rescue employee was arrested Friday, after officials said he claimed he and his family tested positive for Covid-19 in order to get time off work. Court documents say 38 year old Fire Station 7 employee William Carter is charged with felony theft. An arrest warrant says Carter requested Covid-19 leave…… MORE