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The Bodies of Two Crew Members Reportedly Found in Corpus Christi

The Bodies of Two Crew Members Reportedly Found in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard says two bodies have been found in the search for four missing people following an explosion in the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas. The bodies of two crew members of the dredging vessel Waymon L Boyd were found Saturday morning while two crew members remain…MORE

COVID-19 Has Killed 11,000 In Texas

COVID-19 Has Killed 11,000 In Texas

Austin (AP) – Texas has surpassed 11,000 coronavirus deaths as hospitalizations continue to fall. State health officials reported Friday that roughly 5,500 coronavirus patients were hospitalized, which is nearly half as many as July’s peak. Republican Governor Greg Abbott also announced federal approval of some out-of-work Texans to receive an additional $300 a week through…MORE

Another Soldier Missing From Fort Hood

Another Soldier Missing From Fort Hood

Austin (AP) – Authorities are searching in Central Texas for another solider who has gone missing from Fort Hood. Base officials and the Killeen police issued alerts Thursday night on the missing soldier, Sgt. Elder Fernandes. Police says 23-year-old Fernandes was reported missing Wednesday and was last seen Monday when his staff sergeant dropped Fernandes…MORE

US Gulf Coast Could Be Hit By Side-By-Side Hurricanes Within A Few Days

US Gulf Coast Could Be Hit By Side-By-Side Hurricanes Within A Few Days

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Gulf Coast could be facing a major, double hit this coming week. A pair of tropical storms is forecast to come this way, likely side-by-side, as they grow stronger and become possible hurricanes.   Tropical Storm Marco formed late Friday, south of the Yucatan peninsula. It is now heading more or less…MORE

Former Dallas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

Former Dallas Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- A former Dallas Police Officer has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Erin Nearly Cox reported on Friday 35-year-old Daniel Lee Collins admitted to accessing images knowing they depicted minors, and at one time distributing sexually explicit images of a child. An investigation into Collins began in May after Google detected images had…MORE