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Tornado Watch Issued by NWS
(WBAP/KLIF) — The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of
Southeast Oklahoma Central and Northeast Texas. Effective this Friday morning and evening from 10:10 AM until
6:00 PM CDT.
Primary threats include… A few tornadoes possible Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2.5
inches in diameter possible Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 139 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 32 COUNTIES
IN NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
COLLIN DALLAS DELTA ELLIS FANNIN HOPKINS HUNT JOHNSON KAUFMAN LAMAR NAVARRO RAINS ROCKWALL SOMERVELL TARRANT VAN ZANDT
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLEN, ARLINGTON, ATHENS, BONHAM, BUFFALO, BURLESON, CALVERT, CAMERON, CANTON, CENTERVILLE, CLEBURNE, CLIFTON, COMMERCE, COOPER, COPPERAS COVE, CORSICANA, DALLAS, EAST TAWAKONI, EDGEWOOD, EMORY, ENNIS, FAIRFIELD, FORNEY, FORT CAVAZOS, FORT WORTH, FRANKLIN, FRISCO, GATESVILLE, GLEN ROSE, GOLDTHWAITE, GRAND SALINE, GREENVILLE, GROESBECK, GUN BARREL CITY, HAMILTON, HEARNE, HEATH, HICO, HILLSBORO, JEWETT, KAUFMAN, KILLEEN, LAMPASAS, MARLIN, MCKINNEY, MERIDIAN,
MEXIA, MIDLOTHIAN, NORMANGEE, OAKWOOD, PALESTINE, PARIS, PLANO, POINT, ROCKDALE, ROCKWALL, SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEAGUE, TEMPLE, TERRELL, VALLEY MILLS, VAN, WACO, WAXAHACHIE, WILLS POINT, AND WORTHAM
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for North Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Somervell County in north central Texas…Western Johnson County in north central Texas…East central Hood County in north central Texas…
- Until 1030 AM CDT.
- At 946 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Glen Rose, or
14 miles southeast of Granbury, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees. - This severe thunderstorm will be near…
Pecan Plantation and Cleburne State Park around 950 AM CDT.
Cleburne and Godley around 1000 AM CDT.
Burleson and Joshua around 1005 AM CDT.
Cross Timber around 1015 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Briaroaks, Nemo, Rainbow, Egan, and Lillian. This includes Interstate 35W between mile markers 30 and 37.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows.
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Cowboys Get Oklahoma Offensive Lineman Tyler Guyton After Trading Down in NFL Draft
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have taken Oklahoma offensive lineman Tyler Guyton with the 29th pick in the NFL draft. Dallas traded down five spots while targeting a group that lost two starters to free agency. Guyton played mostly right tackle in two seasons with the Sooners. Dallas lost eight-time Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith to the New York Jets in free agency. Center Tyler Biadasz signed with Washington.
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Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction is Overturned by New York’s Top Court
NEW YORK (AP) — New York’s highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a new trial. The Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the judge at the disgraced movie mogul’s landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced him with improper rulings. That included letting women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
The 72-year-old Weinstein is serving a 23-year sentence in New York. He’ll remain imprisoned because a 2022 conviction in a Los Angeles rape case resulted in a 16-year term. Weinstein’s lawyer called the reversal a “tremendous victory.” A dissenting judge called it part of a “disturbing trend” of reversals in cases involving sexual violence.
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Hamas Again Raises the Possibility of a 2-state Compromise. Israel and Its Allies Aren’t Convinced
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said for more than 15 years that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel — at least, a temporary one. But Hamas has also refused to say that it would recognize Israel or renounce its armed fight against it. For many, that’s proof that Hamas is still bent on destroying Israel. The U.S. and European countries have joined Israel in shunning the militant group they all have labeled a terrorist organization. For some observers, Hamas’ professed statement shows a potential pragmatism that could open a path to a solution. But the group’s vagueness as it tries to square the circle of its own positions has fueled suspicion.
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SCOTUS Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Claims of Absolute Immunity
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. But it’s possible Trump could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay, possibly beyond November’s election.
Chief Justice John Roberts was among at least five members of the court Thursday who appeared likely to reject the claim of absolute immunity that would stop the prosecution of Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
Two justices suggested that lower courts might have to sort out the matter, possibly delaying the outcome until after the election.
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Southwest to Cut Some Service After First Quarter Losses
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) Fort Worth-based American and Dallas-based Southwest airlines both say they lost money in the first quarter, and they’re responding by trying to cut costs.
Southwest said Thursday it will limit hiring, offer voluntary time off to employees, and stop service to four airports after losing $231 million in the first quarter.
Southwest plans to stop flying to Cozumel, Mexico; Syracuse, New York; Bellingham, Washington; and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, where the airline’s major operation is at smaller Hobby Airport.
American says it lost $312 million but expects to return to profitably in the second quarter, which is traditionally much stronger for travel.
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The Student Shot Outside Bowie High School in Arlington Has Been Identified
A 17 year old suspect is in custody following a shooting outside Bowie High School Wednesday afternoon that resulted in the death of 18 year old Etavion Barnes, who was a student at the school.
Arlington ISD superintendent Dr. Matt Smith issued the following statement:
Arlington ISD has canceled classes at Bowie High School for Thursday, April 25, 2024. When students return to class, they will have the full support of our counseling team for as long as needed.
Barnes was was found unresponsive on the ground by police, and was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A motive for the shooting has not been established.
Arlington Police Chief Al Jones said his department works hard to prevent gun violence but more help is needed to keep guns away from kids.
Original Story:
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Bowie High School in Arlington is on lock down Wednesday afternoon after a shooting outside the building but on campus.
Arlington ISD says students are safe inside the building but will not be reunited with family until it is safe to do so.
Our media partner WFAA-TV is reporting that a student was shot outside the school near the portable classroom units and is in grave condition. No suspect is in custody.
Once students are allowed to reunite with parents, parents must have proper identification.
Reunification will be at the Arlington ISD Athletic Center on Division St.
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Governor Abbott Says School Choice is a Win-Win for Parents
(WBAP/KLIF) — One of the hottest issues that continues to swirl around the state centers on Texas school children. That has those on both sides of the aisle questioning whether the governor’s School Choice initiative can really work.
Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott continues to champion his effort to implement school choice into the Lone Star State’s education system. The governor says that school choice is about improving education for all children, including those in public schools. Opponents of the program say that the already under-funded public education system will suffer even more, if a school voucher bill is passed.
Abbott says that Republicans who voted against school vouchers are feeling the repercussions at the polls and are suffering in being re-elected. He is confident that the Texas Legislature will pass the school voucher program to allow parents to choose where their child attends school. The governor also indicates that he’s committed to adequately funding public schools.
Abbott says 31 other states have already passed school choice without their public schools suffering financially. The governor made his comments, Wednesday, on DFW’s Morning News with Clayton Neville & Laura Sadler on KLIF AM 570.
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USPS Gets Tough on Mail Crime
(WBAP/KLIF) — In the wake of a rise in violence against postal carriers, the U.S. Postal Service has instituted the Safe Delivery program to promote employee safety.
According to Postal Inspector Sean Smith, 15,000 high security collection boxes have been installed in the DFW area and across the country. He says the program is beginning to turn the tide of harassment, assault, and robbery against postal workers. The Safe Delivery program instills safety and security into the mail delivery system and for its employees. Smith says the program is paying dividends.
Robberies, harassment, and assaults have all dropped since the U.S. Postal Service has instituted a new enforcement program to target reducing violence against mail carriers. Since the program’s inception, robbery arrests have increase by more than 70%, resulting in a 21% drop overall, while over a thousand arrests have been made for mail theft, which has also fallen by 35%.
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