(WBAP/KLIF) Dallas – A jury has returned an $860 Million verdict against Greystar real estate developer in the case of a 2019 crane collapse in East Dallas in 2019 that killed a woman. The family of Kiersten Smith and the other victims who were injured in the collapse were awarded the amount. The jury determined…… MORE
Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) – A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for Ellis, Hood, and Johnson Counties until 10 p.m. Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service, the Enhanced Risk of Severe Weather has been moved southward to include Hill & Navarro Counties, and only southern portions of Ellis and Johnson counties. The potential for…… MORE
Cornyn to Biden: “It’s Time to Get Serious on the Debt Limit”
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Wednesday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn called out President Biden for refusing to negotiate with Congress to avoid a catastrophic default on the national debt. “This week, the House is expected to vote on legislation to begin to rein in Congress’ out-of-control spending and avoid a debt default,” said Senator Cornyn.…… MORE
Governor Abbott Activates Emergency Resources in Response to Severe Storms
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management on Wednesday to activate state emergency response resources as severe storms move across the state beginning today through Friday. Additionally, the Governor directed TDEM to increase the readiness level of the State Operations Center to Level II to support any requests for…… MORE