Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Gov. Greg Abbott is facing criticism over his movements on the day of the Uvalde massacre nearly over two months ago. Abbott previously said that he stopped at a campaign fundraiser following the shooting on May 24 and “let people know” he couldn’t stay, but the Dallas Morning News reports that he…… MORE
Hemphill, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A man who showed up at a Beto O’Rourke rally in Hemphill armed with a semiautomatic rifle. A post by East Texas Democrat, in part, described a “very tall man with an assault weapon strapped across his chest and a pistol on his hip who identified himself a preacher. “ The…… MORE
HOLLYWOOD – (WBAP/KLIF) “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols died on Sunday, according to a post shared by her son Kyle on her official Facebook page. She was 89. “I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years,” he wrote. “Last night, my…… MORE
ESPN – (WBAP/KLIF) Boston Celtics great Bill Russell has died peacefully with family at his side Sunday. From ESPN: “Over a 15-year period, beginning with his junior year at the University of San Francisco, Russell had the most remarkable career of any player in the history of team sports. At USF, he was a two…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley has issued a seven-day disaster declaration that could be extended again. The declaration allows the county to chase federal reimbursement and assistance should thresholds be met. Extremely hot and dry conditions in the area have led to runaway wildfire that are sparking under conditions they would…… MORE