Yearly Archives: 2017

Amazon Braces for Their Biggest Cyber Monday to Date

Amazon Braces for Their Biggest Cyber Monday to Date

Haslet, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Amazon Fulfillment center in Haslet is bracing for what they’re expecting to be their biggest Cyber Monday to date. Allison Leader is with Amazon and says today is understandably one of their busiest days of the year. “Every year, more and more customers purchase more and more items from…MORE

“Women Only” Workspaces On the Rise

“Women Only” Workspaces On the Rise

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — There’s a new trend in shared workspaces: women-only offices. Companies, like “WeWork” are investing in the spaces, which can feature women–centric amenities to entice females to join. So why are they becoming so popular? Dave & Amy asked Workplace Culture Expert Jerry Acuff just that. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2017MORE

Shoplifting Suspect Shot and Critically Wounded at an Arlington Mall

Shoplifting Suspect Shot and Critically Wounded at an Arlington Mall

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A shoplifting suspect is in critical condition after being shot inside the Parks Mall in Arlington.  Arlington police say they were responding to a theft call yesterday around 4:20. They eventually found their suspect, and kept an eye on him from both levels of the mall. The suspect then ran from police, ended…MORE

New Memorial In Austin Will Honor ‘War on Terror’ Veterans

New Memorial In Austin Will Honor ‘War on Terror’ Veterans

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A monument to honor service members from all branches of the service, serving in the Global War on Terror will unveiled in Austin on Sunday. The dedication of “The Price of Liberty” is to thank, honor and recognize the fallen and all veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice after…MORE

Police shoot Arlington mall shoplifting suspect

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Police say an officer shot a suspected shoplifter near the food court at a busy Arlington shopping mall. Arlington police spokesman Lt. Christopher Cook says the incident occurred Sunday afternoon after a theft was reported at a store inside The Parks at Arlington mall. Police say the suspect attempted to flee from…MORE

Funeral services scheduled for murdered Texas state trooper

Mexia (WBAP/KLIF) – Funeral arrangements have been set for the Texas state trooper who was shot and killed during a Thanksgiving Day traffic stop. Services for trooper Damon Allen will begin at 10:00 a.m. December 1 at Mexia High School’s football stadium. Mexia is about 90 miles south of Dallas. Trooper Allen is survived by…MORE

Two Children Among Four Dead in Garland House Fire

Two Children Among Four Dead in Garland House Fire

GARLAND(WBAP/KLIF)- An early morning fire in Garland claimed the lives for four people early Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to the home on Williams Drive, just behind the Garland Avenue Walmart Neighborhood Market after 1 a.m. Investigators say nine people were in the house at the time of the fire, with the four who were…MORE

Dallas Police Searching for Murder Suspect

Dallas Police Searching for Murder Suspect

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a murder suspect. Benjamin Bass is accused of shooting and killing 28-year-old Renaudra Smith, on November 8 at her apartment near Lake Cliff Park. A $5,000 reward is being offered in the case. Anyone with information regarding the location of the suspect is encouraged…MORE

Dallas Man Jailed for Allegedly Kidnapping Estranged Girlfriend

Dallas Man Jailed for Allegedly Kidnapping Estranged Girlfriend

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas man is jailed for allegedly kidnapping an estranged girlfriend. Carrollton Police found and arrested 25-year-old Jose Reyes-Martinez of Dallas late Thanksgiving night. Police say Martinez’ estranged girlfriend, 23-year-old Madai Cazares of Grand Prairie who was missing since Tuesday, was found with him and is safe. Reyes-Martinez is in the…MORE

North Texans Say Black Friday Deals Were Worth the Wait

North Texans Say Black Friday Deals Were Worth the Wait

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans packed area malls and department stories looking for the best ‘Black Friday’ deals after Thanksgiving. Some shoppers hit the stores late Thursday night and others others, camped out early Friday morning until stores opened. “I’ve been here since 4:30 in the morning,” said one shopper outside of a North Dallas…MORE