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8 Confirmed Tornadoes Hit North Texas This Week

8 Confirmed Tornadoes Hit North Texas This Week

​North Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The confirmed number of tornadoes to hit North Texas during Wednesday’s storms is now up to eight. Linda Myers lives in Van Zandt and drove to her son’s house for safety during one of two EF-2 tornadoes in the area– she tells WFAA-TV when she came outside, her car was crushed. …MORE

Three North Texas Kids Among The Co-Winners Of The National Spelling Bee

Three North Texas Kids Among The Co-Winners Of The National Spelling Bee

Maryland (AP) – Eight spellers were better than the dictionary. They were better than anything the Scripps National Spelling Bee could throw at them. And they all ended up with a hand on the trophy.  Three of them live here in North Texas.  They are Sohum Sukhatankar of Dallas, Abhijay Kodali of Flower Mound and Rohan…MORE

Border Patrol: Group of 1,036 Illegal Immigrants is Largest Ever Found

Border Patrol: Group of 1,036 Illegal Immigrants is Largest Ever Found

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A group of 1,036 migrants that crossed the border illegally El Paso, Texas, is the largest the Border Patrol has ever encountered, the agency said Thursday. The crossing was the latest sign that migrants are increasingly coming in large groups. The Border Patrol said it has found 180 groups of…MORE

Police Searching For Missing Elderly Dallas Man

Police Searching For Missing Elderly Dallas Man

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – On May 30, 2019, at about 3:00 p.m., James Cole was last seen on foot near Loop 12 and 175 in Southeast Dallas. Mr. Cole is a Black male, 83 years old, weighs 170 pounds with grey/black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a green striped shirt, blue jeans, and blue shoes. Mr. Cole may be disoriented and…MORE

President Trump Announces New Tariffs Against Mexico

President Trump Announces New Tariffs Against Mexico

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- President Trump announced an escalating 5-percent tariff against Mexico for its products entering the United States, which will begin on June 10th. The President said the move was to stop the flow of illegal immigration at the southern border. The President said the tariff may increase up to 25-percent until the issue improves. Trump…MORE