CHICAGO (AP) — Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California. Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles…… MORE
Governor Abbott Details Items on Special Session Agenda
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Special Session #3 and issued a proclamation on Thursday, identifying agenda items for the special session that begins at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 9. “I am bringing the Texas Legislature back for Special Session #3 to continue building on the achievements we accomplished during the 88th Regular…… MORE
Driver Killed and Friend Who Brought Gas Critically Injured in Accident Along I-35W in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police released details about a deadly crash along I-35W near 28th Street Thursday morning. Investigators said a driver ran out of gas and was waiting for a friend to bring him some while he waited on the median shoulder. When the friend arrived with the gas both…… MORE
Son of Buc-ee’s Co-Founder Arrested on 28 Felony Invasive Visual Recording Charges
TRAVIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The son of Buc-ees co-founder Don Wasek is facing dozens of charges for allegedly recording several people using spy camera devices. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Mitchell Wasek this week after two witnesses contacted the Travis County Sheriff’s Office in May to report the incidents that allegedly occurred at his family’s…… MORE
Governor Readies State Resources Ahead of Severe Weather Across Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to ready state response resources ahead of anticipated impacts from excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats from a storm system moving across Texas. “The State of Texas is readying emergency response resources to assist local officials across the state…… MORE