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Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate in Texas

Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate in Texas

HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 3,000 people attended the third Democratic Presidential debate Thursday night on the Texas Southern University campus in Houston. Each candidate was given an opening statement, but no closing remarks. Several candidates challenged Americans to vote Preisdent Trump out of office, speaking about what they called “the dangers” he poses. In an…MORE

Fort Worth Accused Serial Rapist Facing Capital Murder Charges

Fort Worth Accused Serial Rapist Facing Capital Murder Charges

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A Fort Worth man charged with two sexual assaults is now facing a capital murder charge. 31-year-old Lee Dexter joiner is accused of killing a 53-year-old woman September 7th. Police say her body was dumped near Oakland Lake park just off I-30 Officer Buddy Calzada with the Fort Worth Police Department says…MORE

Kroger and Ocado to Open Automated Distribution Center in Dallas, 300 New Jobs

Kroger and Ocado to Open Automated Distribution Center in Dallas, 300 New Jobs

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Kroger, America’s largest grocery retailer and Ocado will open a Customer Fulfillment center in Dallas. The Dallas CFC is expected to create up to 400 local jobs.The automated warehouse facility has digital and robotic capabilities where robots bring merchandise to picking stations,and humans assemble and check the order for delivery. “The Dallas-Fort Worth area…MORE

Governor Abbott Issues Texas Safety Action Report in Mass Shooting Aftermath

Governor Abbott Issues Texas Safety Action Report in Mass Shooting Aftermath

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a Texas Safety Action Report in the aftermath of mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa. The report is separate and on top of executive orders issued in the aftermath of both shootings. Governor Abbott is calling on strengthening Domestic Violence High Risk Teams, expanding Law Enforcement…MORE

El Paso Suspect Indicted on Murder Charge

El Paso Suspect Indicted on Murder Charge

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The suspect in the mass shooting in El Paso has been indicted on a capital murder charge. An indictment announced Thursday charges 21-year-old Patrick Crusius in the Aug. 3 mass shooting that left 22 dead. He is jailed without bond. El Paso prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Authorities say…MORE