FALFURRIAS, Texas (AP) – Officers have caught a driver and three immigrants who fled through a South Texas border checkpoint in an SUV falsely decked out as an emergency response vehicle. Border Patrol Agent Carlos Ruiz said Wednesday that investigators believe it’s a fake fire/emergency medical services vehicle and the driver pretended to be an…… MORE
JUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 7 different agencies responded to a 30- acre grass fire in Justin, that burned several cars. Justin Fire Chief Mathew Mitchell said because of the low humidity and high dry season, there are some tips for residents to consider. “Some preventatives are to have a clear and accessible driveway and short grass 30…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Speaker Paul Ryan said he’s removing an indicted congressman from the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He’s also prodding his chamber’s ethics panel to pursue “a prompt and thorough investigation” of the lawmaker. Ryan issued his statement Wednesday after federal prosecutors charged Republican Rep. Chris Collins of upstate New York with insider…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County sees it’s first death from West Nile Virus spread by mosquito bites. Ganesh Shivaramaiyer with Dallas County Health and Human Services identifies the patient as an 83-year-old woman living in the 75-229 zip code of Dallas. Shivaramaiyer said milder symptoms can be limited to fever, headaches and muscle aches however in rare cases…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas is sending firefighters to assist with wildfires in California. According to Dallas-Fire-Rescue, the State of California requested assistance from the State of Texas through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact to aid in battling their wildfire outbreak in Carr. The North Texas Branch of the Texas Department of Emergency…… MORE