Yearly Archives: 2018

Police need assistance identifying a body

Police need assistance identifying a body

On June 9, 2018 at approximately 12:18 p.m., Dallas police responded to a call regarding an unidentified deceased body floating in the Trinity River near 5300 Julius Schepps Freeway. The unidentified male was wearing a red Texas Rangers shirt along with dark colored boxer shorts and a black sock on his left foot. Due to…MORE

Fort Worth Police to Host Civilian Active Shooter Training

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Police are hosting a civilian active shooter training course.  Eddy Trinadad with Fort Worth Police said the training course provides strategies and guidance for surviving an active shooter event. Trinadad said this program is potentially lifesaving as it highlights strategies developed by Advanced…MORE

A Fight Over City Council Term Limits in Arlington Leads to a Temporary Restraining Order

A Fight Over City Council Term Limits in Arlington Leads to a Temporary Restraining Order

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The fight over City Council term limits continues in Arlington. According to Zack Maxwell Publisher of The Arlington Voice, a Tarrant County judge issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday that may keep a secondary proposition off the November ballot. After a City Council vote Tuesday night to add a secondary…MORE

Trump Revokes Former CIA Director’s Clearance

Trump Revokes Former CIA Director’s Clearance

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is revoking the security clearance of former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the decision at a White House briefing Wednesday. Sanders is citing Brennan’s “erratic conduct and behavior” and accusing him of “lying” and “wild outbursts.” Brennan has been deeply critical…MORE

The Filing Period For Dallas City Council Candidacy is Now Open

The Filing Period For Dallas City Council Candidacy is Now Open

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Following Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway’s resignation and guilty plea to federal corruption charges, there is now an open seat on the Dallas City Council. The Dallas City Council approved a special election to fill the District 4 Seat. Interested candidates have until next Thursday, August 23rd, by 6p.m. to enter…MORE

New Samsung Smartphone Beats Apple’s Release of New iPhones By A Month

New Samsung Smartphone Beats Apple’s Release of New iPhones By A Month

NEW YORK (AP) – Samsung has announced that its next major smartphone will come out Aug. 24. The new Galaxy Note 9 will be faster and last longer without a recharge. But don’t expect earth-shattering features. The improvements reflect a general stagnation in smartphone hardware innovation. Major changes tend to come every few years rather…MORE

Hundreds of Texas Schools Eligible For $174 Million in Federal Grants

Hundreds of Texas Schools Eligible For $174 Million in Federal Grants

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – More than 300 Texas school districts that helped educate Hurricane Harvey-displaced students are eligible to apply for $174 million in federal grants. The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday announced the assistance and a list of eligible districts and charter schools . The money comes from the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for…MORE

Texas Education Agency Releases School District Ratings

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Education Agency released controversial school district reports cards Wednesday morning. Districts are given letter grades A through F and the agency said the rating system is meant to improve accountability. In addition to letter grades, districts are given ratings of “met requirement” and “improvement required” based on how schools performed…MORE

The State Fair of Texas Announces Finalists for 2018 Big Tex Awards

The State Fair of Texas Announces Finalists for 2018 Big Tex Awards

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has announced the 10 food finalists that will be available at this year’s fair. One of them is the Cotton Candy Taco — it’s creator Justin Martinez says being creative year after year is a challenge. “The hard part is not being too crazy where it’s going…MORE