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Distracted Drivers Posing Increasing Risk To First Responders

Distracted Drivers Posing Increasing Risk To First Responders

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A new report from the National Safety Council finds that 71-percent of drivers admit to using social media on their cell phones while passing the scene of an accident, nearly triple the percentage during regular driving. They admit to texting, taking photo’s, and uploading them. In 2018, forty first responders were killed…MORE

Governor Abbott Unveils Special Texas Edition of the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Book

Governor Abbott Unveils Special Texas Edition of the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Book

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas unveiled a special ‘Texas edition’ of the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration book on Memorial Day. The Vietnam War 50th Commemoration book A Time to Honor: Stories of Service, Duty, and Sacrifice book details heroic actions taken and sacrifices made in Vietnam, chronicles the events of the time, provides…MORE

2nd Apparent Tornado Hits Oklahoma Near Tulsa

2nd Apparent Tornado Hits Oklahoma Near Tulsa

EL RENO, Okla. (AP) – The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down in the Tulsa area early Sunday, damaging structures, uprooting trees and toppling power lines. Pete Snyder with the weather service said Sunday that officials had confirmed that a tornado caused damage in the Tulsa suburb of Sapulpa and surrounding areas. Snyder…MORE

Dallas Police report missing boy has been found

Dallas Police report missing boy has been found

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police statement: 4 year old Fermin Fuentes has been located and is safely with his mother. During the course of the investigation it was determined that the father, Mr. Fuentes, had inconsistencies in his report of the incident. It was initially reported by Mr. Fuentes that the mother was in Mexico…MORE