Yearly Archives: 2017

Police Seize Evidence from Home of Missing Richardson Toddler

Richardson (WBAP/KLIF) – Police and FBI agents have seized evidence from the home of a missing three year old Richardson girl. There’s been no sign of Sherin Matthews since she disappeared early in the morning of October 7th. Investigators are now focusing more and more on her adoptive parents. They have served at least 30…MORE

Man Fatally Shot Near Fair Park

Man Fatally Shot Near Fair Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police are searching for suspects and answers after a man was fatally shot Wednesday evening near the State Fair of Texas. The unidentified victim was pronounced dead around 7:30pm at the scene near Metropolitan Avenue and South Fitzhugh Avenue, about a half mile from the fair’s entrance. So far, no description of…MORE

Federal Judge Grants Undocumented Pregnant Teen The Right to Undergo Abortion in Texas

Federal Judge Grants Undocumented Pregnant Teen The Right to Undergo Abortion in Texas

WASHINGTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that an undocumented pregnant teenager from Mexico who is currently detained has the right to undergo an abortion in Texas. The 17-year-old referred in court documents as Jane Doe is believed to be more than 14 weeks pregnant. She entered the country without her parents, was…MORE

Execution For Houston Area’s “Tourniquet Killer” Pushed Back

Execution For Houston Area’s “Tourniquet Killer” Pushed Back

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – A judge has for now halted the scheduled execution of a man known as the Houston area’s “Tourniquet Killer.” Anthony Allen Shore was to be put to death Wednesday evening for the killings of four female victims, but the judge withdrew the execution warrant just hours before Shore was set to die.…MORE

NFL Will Not Force Players to Stand For National Anthem

(CNN Money) — Speaking to reporters after a two-day owners meeting in New York on Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced no plans to change the league’s policy which states that players should stand for the National Anthem but it does not require them to. Goodell also said players aren’t trying to be “disrespectful to the flag” when…MORE

Trump, Dem Congresswoman Feud Over his Alleged Remarks to Widow of Fallen Soldier

Trump, Dem Congresswoman Feud Over his Alleged Remarks to Widow of Fallen Soldier

(CNN) — President Donald Trump engaged in a public feud Wednesday with a Democratic congresswoman over her claim that he told the widow of a US serviceman killed in an ambush in Niger that “he knew what he signed up for, but I guess it still hurt.” Trump has emphatically denied Florida Rep. Frederica Wilson’s account…MORE

North Texas Snubbed in List of “Happiest Cities” in the U.S.

North Texas Snubbed in List of “Happiest Cities” in the U.S.

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – National Geographic has come out with its list of the happiest places in the country. North Texas was snubbed, with not one city making the list. There wasn’t a whole lot of love for the state of Texas, in general, with only one city making the list. The Austin-Round Rock area came in…MORE

Technology Powers New North Texas Drivers License Office

Technology Powers New North Texas Drivers License Office

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) –  A North Texas drivers license office is offering a way for people to get in line before they arrive. The new Drivers License Center off of HWY 121 in Carrollton is now open and allows people getting or renewing their license to hold their spot in line with their cell phone or…MORE

North Texas to Host 2018 NFL Draft

North Texas to Host 2018 NFL Draft

(WBAP/KLIF) – The 2018 NFL Draft is coming to North Texas. The NFL made the announcement Wednesday morning on its Twitter account. The draft will run April 26-28 of next year at AT&T Stadium. But is also expected to be partially held at the Dallas Cowboys practice facility in Frisco. It will be the first…MORE

Garland Mayor Steps Down Over Dog Park Dispute

GARLAND, TX (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Garland mayor has resigned over a disagreement about a new dog park for the city. At last night’s meeting, mayor Doug Athas said he could no longer work with a city council that didn’t listen to it’s citizens. The flap is over the council’s decision to tear down a…MORE