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Missing Soldier Was Part Of A Sexual Abuse Investigation

Missing Soldier Was Part Of A Sexual Abuse Investigation

Killeen (AP) – Officials say a soldier who has gone missing from Fort Hood in central Texas has been involved in an open investigation of abusive sexual contact. Sgt. Elder Fernandes was reported missing on Wednesday. Killeen police say the 23 year old Fernandes hasn’t been seen since Monday when his staff sergeant dropped him…MORE

Gulf Coast Bracing For Back-to-Back Hurricanes

Gulf Coast Bracing For Back-to-Back Hurricanes

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Gulf coast from Corpus Christi, Texas to Apalachicola, Florida is bracing for the onslaught of two possible hurricanes this week. Tropical Storm Marco is paralleling the east coast of Mexico, while Tropical Storm Laura entered the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean. They should both be hurricanes by the time they…MORE

Dallas County Reports 1,086 New COVID-19 Cases; Majority From State Backlog

Dallas County Reports 1,086 New COVID-19 Cases; Majority From State Backlog

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County continues to report high COVID-19 numbers due to state backlog. Dallas County Health and Human services reported 1,086 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 68,572. Of the newly reported cases, 862 are from state backlog, with the majority being from June. Dallas County is also reporting six additional…MORE

Tarrant County Reports 22 New COVID-19 Deaths

Tarrant County Reports 22 New COVID-19 Deaths

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Coronavirus cases in North Texas seem to be slowing. Tarrant County reported 149 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. County total now over 39,500. The county is also reporting 22 COVID-19 deaths, bringing the total to 505. Over 32,000 residents have made full recoveries Denton County on Saturday reported 145 new…MORE

California Receiving Help From 10 States To Fight Wildfires

California Receiving Help From 10 States To Fight Wildfires

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Fire crews in California are making slow progress in their battle against some of the largest wildfires in state history thanks to favorable weather overnight and help from other states. Firefighters and aircraft from 10 states are arriving in California to help weary crews fighting the blazes that have killed six…MORE