HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Republican National Convention will return to Texas in four years. GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel announced Friday that the 2028 Republican National Convention will be in Houston, Texas. This is the second time Houston will serve as host to the once-in-four-years event. Houston beat out finalists Miami and Nashville for the honor.…… MORE
A/C Problems Cancel Classes At Plano West High School
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano West high School has canceled Friday’s classes. Administrators say they’ve been having trouble with the school’s air conditioning, and it’s only getting worse, so there will be no school an Plano West High until it’s fixed. The school district says it will notify students and parents Sunday wether or not classes…… MORE
Early Morning Fire Hits Texas Prison
Huntsville (WBAP/KLIF) – Fire broke out early Friday morning at the Texas State Prison in Huntsville. The blaze reportedly began in the attic of the walled, maximum secuirty unit. About 600 inmates had to be evacuated while firefighters poured water on the flames. It took several hours to bring ithe fire under control. and teams…… MORE
Excessive Heat Warning Continues
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) -The National Weather Service has re-issued its Excessive Heat Warning until 9:00 o’clock Friday) evening for all of north and central Texas.. Forecasters say dangerously hot conditions will continue with temperatures up to 108, and heat index values up to 113. The Weather Service warns extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase…… MORE
Former President Trump Booked in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump surrendered this evening on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, a 20-minute booking that yielded a historic first: a mug shot of a U.S. ex-president. He was released on $200,000 bond and headed back to the airport for his return flight home…… MORE