UPDATED September 6, 2018 12:50 AM Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police have identified the man accused of ramming his pickup truck into the Fox 4 News studios in downtown Dallas Wednesday morning as 34-year-old Michael Chadwick Frye. He has been charged with a second degree felony Criminal Mischief. Frye has a lengthy criminal history in…… MORE
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Kroger store in Denton has temporarily closed because of a problem with rodents. The Denton Record-Chronicle reports that four dead rats were found inside the Kroger on West University Drive store late Tuesday morning. The closure coincides a viral Facebook post showing a rat in the storage area. another post purportedly…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Organizers of the iconic “Don’t mess with Texas” advertising campaign are looking for a new tune to promote the anti-trash effort. The Texas Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced the “Don’t mess with Texas” original song contest. It’s open to Texas residents, ages 18 and above, and runs through October. Contest…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A North Texas man has been arrested after police say he drove more than 100 miles from his home to dispose of the body of a woman he’s accused of killing. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports 54-year-old Lucious Newhouse III remained jailed Tuesday in the Hopkins County Jail in Sulphur Springs…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A hearing gets underway Wednesday in Fort Worth over a clause in ObamaCare that covers preexisting conditions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Attorney’s General for 19 other states have filed a law suit to eliminate ObamaCare, saying its unconstitutional. However, Paxton’s Democratic challenger, Justin Nelson plans to rally outside the courthouse. “He’s…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Services received state funding to repair air conditioning for Tarrant County residents 65+, disabled or have children 5 and under. Fort Worth’s Neighborhood services Assistant Director Sonia Singleton said this funding allows them to repair HVAC systems during heat and cooling crisis. “Our summer has definitely met requirements for…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office is mourning the loss of her 10-year-old daughter. According to Fairview Police, Shawnkeedra Martin, her husband, and other child were taken to the hospital Monday after the car they were riding in hit the back of an 18-wheeler stopped in heavy rain near HWY…… MORE
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Water restrictions put in place for Richardson residents following a water main break Thursday are lifted but some residents are waiting for answers. The North Texas Municipal Water District repaired a section of 72-inch-diameter treated water pipeline. According to NTMWD, the pipeline has been repaired and was placed back into service Monday.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth man is on the run after stealing a $3,000 bracelet from Anita’s Jewelry on E. Long Avenue in Fort Worth. The Man was last seen leaving the store with another suspect, driving a white Honda Accord. Buddy Calzada with Fort Worth Police Department said the man is either white…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Plano doctor who came under fire for comments on the issue of gender pay disparities has apologized for saying female physicians “don’t work as hard” as males. In the Dallas Medical Journal, Dr. Gary Tigges, founder of Plano Internal Medicine Associates, said that female doctors see less patients and may have…… MORE
