Yearly Archives: 2017

Dallas Energy Consultant Weighs In On Keystone X.L. Pipeline Decision

Dallas Energy Consultant Weighs In On Keystone X.L. Pipeline Decision

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A vote by a public service commission in Nebraska has paved the way for TransCanada’s Keystone X.L. pipeline. The commission approved the pipeline’s route through the state and made Nebraska the last affected state to give approval. The vote is considered a win for the Calgary-based company’s plan to built the $8 billion, 1179-mile…MORE

Frisco Woman Accuses Minnesota Senator Al Franken of Sexual Misconduct

(CNN) — A Frisco woman says Sen. Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010, telling CNN that he grabbed her buttocks while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair. It is the first allegation of improper touching by Franken, who is a Democrat, while he was in office. It comes just days after Leeann…MORE

Members of Aryan Circle Gang Indicted on Drug Offenses

Members of Aryan Circle Gang Indicted on Drug Offenses

(WBAP/KLIF) – Fifteen members and associates of the white supremacist organization, Aryan Circle, have been charged in a federal indictment with offenses stemming from their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy that operated from January 2017 through November 2017. According to U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox of the Northern District of Texas, Eleven defendants were arrested…MORE

New Police Chief Takes Over in Carrollton

New Police Chief Takes Over in Carrollton

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) –The City of Carrollton has a new Police Chief. Derick Miller officially takes over the position Monday and succeeds former Chief Rex Redden, who was named Executive Director of Public Safety in September. A national search was conducted, garnering more than sixty qualified applicants including experienced chiefs and law enforcement professionals vying for…MORE

Allen Ranked Among Tops in the South

Allen Ranked Among Tops in the South

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — The City of Allen has been named the number one place to live in the south by Money Magazine. The magazine says it weighed things like home affordability, economic growth, schools, and weather.   For the entire list, and specifics, click here. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2017  MORE

Cowboys Hall-of-Famer mansion to be auctioned

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The 29,000 square foot mansion built by Dallas Cowboys Hall-of-Famer Deion Sanders is for sale and could be the deal of the century. The Prosper home features a full-sized basketball court, barbershop, bowling alley and nine bedrooms. It was listed for sale 18 months ago at $12.7 million by realtor David…MORE

Officials Slam Hurricane Relief Request

DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Governor Greg Abbott and several congressional lawmakers say a new $44 billion White House disaster relief aid request just isn’t enough. That’s because the money will go to help victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Monday morning, Dave got the chance to talk about it with Clayton Neville, and to discuss why…MORE

Big Bend: One Border Patrol Agent Dead, Another Seriously Wounded Sunday

Big Bend: One Border Patrol Agent Dead, Another Seriously Wounded Sunday

VAN HORN, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Violent activity in South Texas for two border agents resulted in the death of one, and another being seriously wounded. Border Patrol officials say Agent Rogelio Martinez and his partner were taken to a hospital Sunday after they were hurt while responding to activity in the Big Bend area. The…MORE

Hundreds Take Part in ‘Take a Knee’ Protest Outside Cowboys Stadium

Hundreds Take Part in ‘Take a Knee’ Protest Outside Cowboys Stadium

Arlington, TX – WBAP/KLIF – In an effort to “reclaim the narrative” about why NFL players and others are kneeling during the national anthem, hundreds of demonstrators marched to AT&T stadium last night. They raised firsts and kneeled kneeled as the national anthem played inside. Speaking on behalf of the Coalition for Justice and Justice…MORE