Did the earth move for you in Fort Worth Sunday night? It might have been the earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake registering 2.3 on the Richter scale struck at 8:19 p.m. Sunday near East Berry Street and Glen Garden Drive in southeast Fort Worth. That’s pretty small as earthquakes go, and the…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
Another lawsuit has been filed over Irving’s big entertainment complex
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Irving and the developer of the Toyota Music Factory as a result of the May 29 abrupt closures of five restaurants and bars owned by Billy Bob Barnett. Barnett has sued the developer for breach of contract. An Irving citizens group is also…… MORE
Congress Watchdog: Border Wall May Cost More, Take Longer
SAN DIEGO (AP) – A congressional watchdog agency says the Trump administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers along the border with Mexico fails to adequately consider costs, potentially raising the price and creating delays. The administration has estimated it will cost $18 billion for 722 miles of wall but that was…… MORE
Texas sales tax holiday begins Friday, runs through Sunday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas shoppers will get a tax break later this week as children prepare to return to school. The Texas comptroller’s office says the annual tax-free weekend , for a number of school-related items, begins Friday and runs through Sunday. The Texas law exempts most clothing, footwear and school supplies priced less than $100…… MORE
Mesquite hit and run suspect arrested
Mesquite (WBAP/KLIF) – On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 9:08 pm, the Mesquite Police Department responded to a collision involving a motor vehicle and pedestrian in the parking lot of Kwik Fuel and Food, located in the 3000 block of Big Town Blvd. The investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle backed up in the parking…… MORE
Wise County Brush Fire Under Investigation
The weekend fire that charred more than 500 acres in Wise County, and caused a dozen firefighting agencies to be called in to help tap the blaze, is being investigated. Sheriff Lane Akin tells us it’s believed the fire started in a wrecking yard. The fire started in the area of County Road 2391 and…… MORE
Man caught on surveillance flipping off the camera while stealing from cars
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Police Department has dubbed this man as ‘The Bird Burglar’ after flipping off surveillance camera while stealing from cars in Park Glen/ Park Vista Neighborhoods. “This man was definitely aware of his actions as he took the time to flip off camera,” Officer Buddy Calzada said. According to the…… MORE
Sutherland Springs Survivors File Lawsuit Against Sporting Goods Store
(WBAP/KLIF) – A couple who survived the Sutherland Springs church massacre is suing Academy Sports for selling ammunition to the shooter. The lawsuit claims that the Academy store in Texas broke the law when it sold Devin Kelley 30-round magazines because he was a resident of Colorado where the magazines are illegal. Gun expert Emily…… MORE
Texas Enters 205th Day of Wildfires; Fires Ignited Daily as Drought Worsens
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Texas is entering it’s 205th day of wildfires, and while the fire season in the year 2011 saw bigger fires, severe drought is increasing in severity so quickly, fire officials are now asking the public to be extra cautious about accidentally sparking them. Texas Forest Service’s Erin O’Connor says conditions are…… MORE
Irving Parking Garage Saga Nears an End
IRVING – (WBAP/KLIF) – Just a few vehicles now left in the collapsed parking garage in Irving. No word on when they will be removed, but some area employees were finally able to drive out their vehicles after a several day delay. Engineers were reviewing safety of the garage after it collapsed in two portions at…… MORE
