NEW YORK (AP) – Country star Mickey Gilley has died. He was 86. He was known for such hits as “Window Up Above” and for the Texas honky-tonk he owned that inspired the hit film “Urban Cowboy.” Based on an Esquire magazine article about two regulars at Gilley’s, the film starred John Travolta and Debra…… MORE
(UPDATED 05.08.2022 12:15 pm) National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Fano reports a nearly 20 degree warmer than usual heat wave sitting atop the Lone Star State. Fano says it’s unlikely heat or humidity will significantly ease through at least Saturday of next weekend. With continued tinder dry conditions almost statewide and through the nation’s Southwest,…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection says one of its Texas agents has been arrested, and charged with assaulting and mistreating a juvenile in custody. The agency says the agent was based in the Del Rio area along the border with Mexico. It neither named the agent nor described the alleged assault. It…… MORE
Los Angeles (WBAP/KLIF) – A multiple murder suspect who pleaded guilty to at least five killings in September, 2018 has been sentenced to serve multiple life sentences.Ramon Escobar admitted murdering his aunt and uncle in Houston, then fleeing to southern California where he lived on a beach, and attacked at least a dozen homeless men…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – Luka Doncic had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks turned up the defensive pressure to get back in their Western Conference semifinal series with Phoenix, beating the Suns 103-94. The Mavericks spoiled Chris Paul’s 37th birthday, forcing the 17-year pro into his most turnovers in any half of a…… MORE