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Crowley Couple Thwarts Kidnap Attempt, Suspect Arrested After Wild Chase

Crowley Couple Thwarts Kidnap Attempt, Suspect Arrested After Wild Chase

CROWLEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas man accused of trying to kidnap a child is behind bars after leading Tarrant County Sheriff’s Deputies on a dangerous chase. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, 62-year-old Steven Bayse tried to snatch a little girl from her home on Lansman Drive on Monday afternoon but…MORE

Isolated showers/storms possible Wednesday afternoon; High near 91

Isolated showers/storms possible Wednesday afternoon; High near 91

Severe weather is not expected, though some storms could produce gusty winds, lightning, and locally heavy downpours. Afternoon highs will peak in the 80s and 90s Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday…MORE

Jacob deGrom, Oft-Injured Rangers ace, to Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery

Jacob deGrom, Oft-Injured Rangers ace, to Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, cutting short his first season after the oft-injured right-hander signed a $185 million, five-year contract with the Rangers. General manager Chris Young said Tuesday the decision on surgery came after an MRI on deGrom’s ailing right elbow. The two-time NL Cy…MORE

Collin County Dentist Sentenced for COVID Relief Fraud

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano dentist was sentenced to federal prison for COVID-19 relief related violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs on Tuesday. According to Diggs, 43-year-old Brian Bui pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean…MORE

Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall Announces Plans to Retire

Keller ISD Superintendent Dr. Rick Westfall Announces Plans to Retire

KELLER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Keller ISD Superintendent Doctor Rick Westfall announced plans on Monday to retire after six years on the job and 31 years in Texas public education. The veteran educator was named superintendent in July 2017. Before that, he served as deputy superintendent in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. “I am making this announcement now…MORE