Category Archives: WBAP Morning News Team

Nearly 12-Foot Alligator Spotted Crossing US 59 Near a Whataburger in Southeast Texas

Nearly 12-Foot Alligator Spotted Crossing US 59 Near a Whataburger in Southeast Texas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A southeast Texas resident is largely being credited for capturing a nearly 12 foot alligator spotted crossing US 59 near a Whataburger in Cleveland early Tuesday morning. Chance Ward joked in a Facebook post, “Only in Texas will you get a Gator and a Whataburger in the same picture.” Lovingly referred to…MORE

Three Fire Departments Respond to Boat Warehouse Fire on Lake Lewisville

Three Fire Departments Respond to Boat Warehouse Fire on Lake Lewisville

THE COLONY (WBAP/KLIF News) — Fire departments from The Colony, Frisco, and Little Elm responded to a large fire at a boat storage warehouse on the east side of Lake Lewisville. According to The Colony Police, the fire erupted at 3:40 Friday morning. “There’s a whole line of RV’s and boats that have been on…MORE

Paxton Wins Big Money State Senate Race; Valdez Faces Runoff for Governor; Cruz to Face O’Rourke

Paxton Wins Big Money State Senate Race; Valdez Faces Runoff for Governor; Cruz to Face O’Rourke

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In a wrap up of primary election results in Texas, In the hotly contested  Collin County State District 8 race, Angela Paxton defeated Phillip Huffines.  The combined dollars spent on what became a negative campaign tops 10-million dollars.  Paxton faces Democrat Mark Phariss in November. Westwood One Correspondent Clayton Neville has…MORE