Yearly Archives: 2017

Brides left scrambling after Alfred Angelo closes

Brides left scrambling after Alfred Angelo closes

Some soon-to-be brides across North Texas and the country have been left scrambling after Alfred Angelo Bridal Shops closed their doors this week. Some customers are demanding answers after they say they paid for their dresses in full, but never got it or a refund. The chain owns 60 stores across the country, all of…MORE

Arlington Mother Meets with Police About Video Alleging Officer Misconduct

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The mother of a 16-year-old boy seen on video being thrown to the ground by an Arlington Police Officer met with Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson Friday about the incident. Nelson’s attorney, Kim T. Cole, said the Chief mentioned that the Officer may allege assault against her son. “There could essentially be…MORE

Parkland Hospital holds garage sale for the public

Parkland Hospital holds garage sale for the public

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Parkland Hospital is having a garage sale for non-medical items that were not necessary to move to the new building across from the old building. Parkland Hospital’s Farrah Smith says this is a cash-only garage sale and that they will not be providing transportation for anything purchased. “We have worked through everything…MORE

Four Arrested After Kids Found Covered in Dog Feces in “Nauseating” Texas Home

Four Arrested After Kids Found Covered in Dog Feces in “Nauseating” Texas Home

MART, Texas (AP) – Court records say four people were arrested after authorities found three young children covered in dog feces in a home in the small Central Texas town of Mart, about 100 miles south of Dallas. Doyle Cross, Jana Fisher, Wesley Stanford and Darius Johnson were arrested Thursday, each charged with child endangerment. The…MORE

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Bid for Re-Election

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Bid for Re-Election

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott formally announced his campaign for re-election Friday afternoon. Abbott spoke in San Antonio and touted his accomplishments so far in his first term. He told a cheering crowd that he kept his campaign promises such as passing the toughest border security law in the country and passing state laws…MORE

LGBTQ Groups Plan to Fight Bathroom Bill, Other Legislation During Special Session

LGBTQ Groups Plan to Fight Bathroom Bill, Other Legislation During Special Session

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Days before Texas Legislators will address several bills related to transgender people in Texas, LGBTQ groups are speaking out against the special session. One of the issues on the table is the so-called “Bathroom Bill”, which would only allow a person to use the restroom specific to the gender on their birth…MORE

Rowlett Strong Holding Weekend Gala to Honor First Responders

Rowlett Strong Holding Weekend Gala to Honor First Responders

ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF News) – Rowlett Strong is holding a gala Saturday night to honor the first responders who helped the city recover after a tornado tore through the area December 26, 2015. The organization’s Steve Walker said they decided to hold the event after the July 7th ambush to let first responders know how much they’re appreciated.…MORE

Texan Who Got Probation for Killing Rare Cranes Imprisoned

Texan Who Got Probation for Killing Rare Cranes Imprisoned

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) – A Southeast Texas man who was sentenced in 2016 to five years of federal probation for killing two endangered whooping cranes while hunting has been sent to prison for violating his probation. Trey Joseph Frederick was sentenced to 11 months in federal prison Thursday in Beaumont. Prosecutors say Frederick violated his…MORE

1st Arrest Made In W. Dallas Voter Fraud Case

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The Dallas Police Department has made its first arrest in the West Dallas Voter Fraud case.  Miguel Hernandez is currently accused of one count of illegal voting.  He was arrested Wednesday, a month after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Bail was set at $100,000. Hernandez has been associated with “Jose Rodriguez,” the…MORE