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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

Tornadoes Confirmed in North, East Texas

Tornadoes Confirmed in North, East Texas

 FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The National Weather service reports several  tornados that touched down yesterday in North Texas. Matt Stalley with the National Weather Service says an EF1 tornado touched down in North Fort worth by Heritage Trace Neighborhood, an EF0  touched down in Saginaw an EFO hit Krum in Denton County and an EF2 in Kemp. There…MORE