PANHANDLE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A second death has been reported as a result of the wildfires that continue to scorch the Texas panhandle. The family of Cindy Owen said she died on Thursday after being caught in a wildfire near Pampa. The Texas Department of Public Safety said the truck driver got out of…… MORE
STINNETT (WBAP/KLIF News ) – What is now the largest wildfire in Texas history has scorched over 1 million acres in the Texas panhandle since it began Monday and claimed the life of at least one victim. The family of 83-year-old Joyce Blankenship said she died at her house in Stinnett. The Smokehouse Creek fire…… MORE
UPDATE: 2/28/2024 11:00 PM – Joyce Blankenship, an 83 year old grandmother, is now confirmed to have died in connection with the massive Smokehouse Creek fire. Her body was reportedly found in her home in Stinnett by her family. The victim is reported to have lived in the Scotts Acre neighborhood. UPDATE: 2/28/2024 5:05 PM…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Mesquite Police Department on Tuesday released body camera footage and the 911 calls from the officer-involved shooting at a local academy earlier this month. Officers responded to the Pioneer Technology and Art Academy on February 19, after a school administrator said 16-year-old student brought a gun on campus. In…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) -Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson addressed reports surrounding his recent divorce. In a statement on Thursday, the mayor confirmed that he and his wife of 16 years are going through a divorce, but he said that he will keep details about the proceedings private. Johnson’s statement was issued in response to reports…… MORE