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Texas’ Executed its Oldest Death Row Inmate for Houston Officer’s Death

Texas’ Executed its Oldest Death Row Inmate for Houston Officer’s Death

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Texas executed its oldest death row inmate in Huntsville Thursday night. 78-year-old Carl Wayne Buntion was sentenced to death for the June 1990 shooting of Houston Police Officer James Irby during a minor traffic stop. Buntion, who had an extensive criminal record at the time, was a passenger in the…MORE

Biden Announces $800M in New military Assistance for Ukraine

Biden Announces $800M in New military Assistance for Ukraine

Washington (AP) – President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced an additional $800 million in military aid to help Ukraine fight back against the Russian…MORE

Jury Selection in Capital Murder Retrial Begins Today

Jury Selection in Capital Murder Retrial Begins Today

UPDATE: 9:40AM Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A jury was selected to hear the capital murder retrial of accused North Texas serial killer Billy Chemirmir.his first trial last November ended in a hung jury after 11 hours of deliberations in the case involving 81-year old Lu Harris. She is one of over a dozen elderly women whose…MORE

Emergency Prep Supplies Sales Tax Holiday – April 23 – 25, 2022

Emergency Prep Supplies Sales Tax Holiday – April 23 – 25, 2022

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2022 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items…MORE

Dallas: 16-Year Old Was Shot Before Crashing Into House; Reward Offered for Info

Dallas: 16-Year Old Was Shot Before Crashing Into House; Reward Offered for Info

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police say a 16-year old boy whose car crashed into a house in southern Dallas Sunday afternoon had been shot before the crash. The victim was identified as Marvin Rivera. The incident happened in the 1200 block of Diceman Avenue and Cedar Crest and Kiest Boulevards around 4pm. Police released video…MORE