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DPD Will Not Release Amber Guyger 9-1-1 Call
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is asking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to prevent the 9-1-1 call from police officer Amber Guyger to be released. Guyger reportedly called 9-1-1 in t...
Oct 03, 2018
Real Peggy Sue, of 1958 Buddy Holly song fame, dies in Texas
Peggy Sue Gerron Rackham , Instagram photo LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) - The Texas woman who inspired the 1958 Buddy Holly song "Peggy Sue" has died at a Lubbock hospital. Peggy Sue Gerron Rackham of Lubbock ...
Oct 03, 2018
FEMA to Send its First Wireless Emergency Alert to Millions of Electronic Devices
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – A new nationwide alert to be used in national emergencies will be tested today. This afternoon at 2:18 Eastern the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduc...
Oct 03, 2018
Second Cruz-Beto Debate Re-scheduled
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke will take part in another hour-long debate as their U.S. Senate race nears Election Day. The debate...
Oct 03, 2018
North Texas EMTs and Paramedics Wear Pink Gloves to Raise Funds, Awareness for Breast Cancer
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – MedStar’s EMTs and Paramedics wear pink gloves in October to support breast cancer awareness. MedStar Service Manager Shaun Curtis said a portion of the cost for e...
Oct 02, 2018
Denton Investigators Look Into Mysterious Death
Courtesy WFAA Updated at 6:15pm: Denton Police believe the man found dead actually died of an underlying medical issue. There were no signs of infectious disease or traumatic injury. In a statement, D...
Oct 02, 2018
Oklahoma School Principal Faces Charges of Child Abuse After Paddling Two Elementary Students
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) – Child abuse charges have been filed against a southeastern Oklahoma school principal in connection with the paddling of two students. Pittsburg County court records indic...
Oct 02, 2018
White Powdery Substance Found at Senator Ted Cruz’s Houston Office Deemed Non-Hazardous
(WBAP/KLIF) – A white powdery substance was reportedly found inside a package delivered to Senator Ted Cruz’s Houston campaign office Tuesday. The Houston Fire Department tweeted that two ...
Oct 02, 2018
TCU Responds to Controversial Conservative Blogger Who Challenged Students to “Rape Culture” Debate
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Christian University has responded after a controversial Conservative podcaster challenged students to debate his decision that rape culture is a myth. Steven...
Oct 02, 2018
Amazon Raises its Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour for 350,000 Workers
Jeff Bezos, Founder/CEO Amazon (amazon.com) Seattle (WBAP/KLIF) – Amazon is raising the minimum wage for its 350,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers in the U.S. Just in time for the up...
Oct 02, 2018
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