Yearly Archives: 2017

Sister of Missing Richardson Child Will Stay in CPS Custody

Sister of Missing Richardson Child Will Stay in CPS Custody

DALLAS, TX (WBAP/KLIF/News) – The parents of Sherwin Matthews were in court this morning to try and regain custody of their other child. A Judge at the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center in Dallas ruled that for now the child will stay in CPS custody. The couple’s 4 year old biological daughter was removed by Child…MORE

Early Voting Begins Ahead of November Elections

Early Voting Begins Ahead of November Elections

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Texans can begin casting their ballots early today ahead of next month’s elections. Voters have seven propositions to vote on that regard the Texas Constitution. Most of them are technical in nature, though one of them would allow tax breaks for spouses of first responders if they’re killed in the line…MORE

2017 State Fair Doesn’t Break Sales Record

2017 State Fair Doesn’t Break Sales Record

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Another State Fair of Texas is in the history books.  The gates closed on Sunday for the 2017 season.  According to a news release, the Fair welcomed approximately 2.2 million people through the gates and generated about $54.5 million in gross coupon sales for food, beverages and ride – a second best in…MORE

Bergdahl could get life in prison for endangering comrades

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) – Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will appear Monday before a military judge who will determine his punishment for endangering comrades by walking off his post in Afghanistan. Before delivering his sentence, the judge will have to resolve a last-minute defense argument that new comments by President Donald Trump have tainted the…MORE

Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Auctioning Cleats for Hurricane Relief

Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Auctioning Cleats for Hurricane Relief

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Dallas Cowboys linebacker is auctioning off some of his gear from Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers to raise money for hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. Jaylon Smith wore red, white and blue cleats that were designed like the Puerto Rican flag during pregame warm-ups. Now, whoever makes the…MORE

‘In God We Trust’ Plates Now Available In Texas

‘In God We Trust’ Plates Now Available In Texas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  There’s a new specialty license plate available to motorists in Texas that includes the national motto, In God We Trust.  The plate is available for order through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website and costs $30 and can be personalized for another $40.  The plate was designed by Texas artists Betsy Crum and…MORE

Body Found During Search for 3-year-old Sherin Mathews, Police Say

Body Found During Search for 3-year-old Sherin Mathews, Police Say

(WBAP/KLIF) According to Richardson police, during the search for missing 3-year-old Sherin Matthews, a small child’s body was found on Sunday morning. Sherin Mathews disappeared on October 8th, very early in the morning. This was after her adoptive father Wesley Mathews reportedly put her outside of their home as punishment for not drinking her milk. The…MORE

A suspect has been arrested for the stabbing of a police officer

Farmers Branch (WBAP/KLIF) – Farmers Branch Police have arrested a suspect wanted for allegedly stabbing an off duty police officer early Saturday morning. Donald White was arrested a little after midnight Sunday morning. He’s believed to have stabbed the officer in an apartment complex near Midway and Alpha roads. Why he may have done so…MORE

Information Wanted in Homicide

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – On October 21, 2017, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call in the 3700 block of Bonnie View Road. The victim, Mark Deckard, a black male 50-years-old was found shot in a field behind a church. He was transported to an area hospital where he died from his…MORE

Therapy Dogs Bring Relief to Weary Travelers

GRAPEVINE(WBAP/KLIF) – DFW International Airport is using man’s best friend to help travelers feel better about flying. The pet therapy program, that started with just 12 dogs in 2016 has now grown to 60 according to the Airport’s David Magana. “It’s remarkable to spend a little time walking with a therapy dog through the terminals…MORE