MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) – A Frisco man is suing Ezekiel Elliott for at least $1 million in damages. Ronnie Barnard Hill alleges the Dallas Cowboys running back caused him “serious, life-altering injuries” when Elliott’s truck rammed in his car in 2017. The lawsuit was filed in a state district court in Collin County. Hill’s attorney,…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth, Visit Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and the Real Estate Council are wanting to re-brand and market the city. They’ve created a survey for people to share what…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – The Irving garage off Texas 114 and O’Connor Rd in Las Colinas collapsed twice on Tuesday. Employees are waiting and still unable to get their cars back. Ravi Venishetti works in the office building he said his car is still trapped inside. “It’s not safe, there’s nothing we can do,” Venishetti said.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas gymnastics coach is charged with sexually assaulting young girls. The allegations stem from Crawley’s time as a coach at Sokol Gymnastics in Fort Worth, where he’s now suspended. “He’s been suspended from the second that the allegations were made,” said Attorney Russ Prince, who represents the gym. “Not only did they…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers are re-establishing a relationship with Papa John’s just weeks after the team cut ties with the pizza chain following a racist comment made by the company’s founder. The team is bringing back its half price pizza promotion which gives fans a discount at Papa John’s the day after the…… MORE
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis has changed church teachings about the death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned because it “attacks” the inherent dignity of all humans. The Vatican said Thursday that Francis had changed the Catechism of the Catholic Church – the compilation of official Catholic teaching. Previously, the catechism said the…… MORE
Richardson, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson I-S-D will be canceling classes on election day this year because of potential safety concerns. An e-mail was sent out ot parents yesterday, citing the large number of people entering schools to vote, noting the thousands of people who come and go at schools on Election Day. A pre-schedule staff…… MORE
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Judge has lowered bond for the Richardson man jailed on capital murder and other charges for allegedly killing his adopted daughter last year. 38-year old Wesley Mathews has been jailed on 1-million dollars bond on murder and injury to a child charges — it was reduced to 500-thousand dollars.…… MORE
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A kitchen worker at a North Texas jail faces charges after authorities say he sexually harassed and “inappropriately” touched inmates. Collin County sheriff investigators on Wednesday arrested Kyle Anderson Thomas, a jail worker accused of touching inmates over their clothes and making unsolicited comments that were “sexual in nature.” A sheriff’s…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A new Texas Lyceum poll puts the senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke within the margin of error. SMU Political Science Professor Dr. Cal Jillson has said this race has been a bit surprising. “Beto O’Rourke is performing very well in this race. He’s generated a lot more excitement and raised…… MORE
