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Original Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth Destroyed By Fire

Original Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth Destroyed By Fire

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – An early morning fire on Wednesday destroyed the original Juneteenth museum in Fort Worth. Firefighters responded to the blaze just after 1 a.m. at 1104 Evans Avenue near East Rosedale on the city’s south side. When crews arrived, the one-story building was engulfed in flames. Opal Lee, the woman…MORE

Garland Appoints Special Counsel to Investigate Biden Docs

Garland Appoints Special Counsel to Investigate Biden Docs

UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington. Earlier Thursday, Biden acknowledged that a document with classified markings from his time as vice president was found…MORE

Two Choctaw County Jail Escapees Arrested in Frisco Purse Snatchings Case

Two Choctaw County Jail Escapees Arrested in Frisco Purse Snatchings Case

The duo is connected to multiple alleged crimes in several states states. Frisco, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Frisco police arrested two people connection with two purse snatching incidents outside two stores late last year. 31-year old Tyler Payne and 41-Thomas Cofer are charged with theft and aggravated robbery. Payne was the suspect Monday after a wild…MORE

Senator Cornyn Stresses Realities of Human Trafficking

Senator Cornyn Stresses Realities of Human Trafficking

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn joined Dallas law enforcement, local non-profits, and trafficking victims on Wednesday for a discussion on how regional efforts to curb human trafficking in the Metroplex will be supported by Cornyn’s Abolish Human Trafficking Reauthorization Act, which was signed into law last week. “The bill strengthens and reauthorizes key programs supporting…MORE

Universal Announces Plan for Frisco Theme Park and Hotel

Universal Announces Plan for Frisco Theme Park and Hotel

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Frisco is celebrating another big acquisition. Universal Parks & Resorts, on Wednesday, announced plans specifically designed to inspire fun for families with young children with a theme park in Frisco. According to Universal, the new park concept, set in a lush green landscape and featuring immersive themed lands, celebrates…MORE