Yearly Archives: 2018

Southwest Airlines Taxis Out of the Gate with International Cargo Shipping to Mexico

Southwest Airlines Taxis Out of the Gate with International Cargo Shipping to Mexico

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southwest Airlines is making a change to how it has historically handled cargo. The company is rolling out its international cargo shipping plan starting with Mexico City, Mexico. The company now has four daily non-stop flights to Mexico City. Wally Devereaux, Senior Director of Cargo & Charters said “the company already…MORE

Grand Prairie Police Release Video of Car Suspected of Killing Bicyclist

Grand Prairie Police Release Video of Car Suspected of Killing Bicyclist

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – On Sunday morning, a 42 year old bicyclist was killed after a car hit him from behind on South Belt Line road near Interstate 20. Grand Prairie Police Sergeant Eric Hansen says the car fled the scene driving northbound on Belt Line. “The most important feature being that the front right…MORE

Richland Hills Police Department Gets New Chief of Police

Richland Hills Police Department Gets New Chief of Police

RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/ KLIF News) – Kimberly L. Sylvester of Richland Hills Police Department will be sworn in as Chief of Police at the Ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Sylvester sent us a statement saying, “I am very honored to have been selected by Mr. Strong for the opportunity to serve as Police Chief for the City…MORE

A Mother Arrested For Putting Newborn In The Dumpster

A Mother Arrested For Putting Newborn In The Dumpster

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After a month long investigation, police in Hurst, Texas arrest a 28-year old mother for putting her newborn in a dumpster. Alyssa Hazel Baker now sits in the Tarrant County Jail on a charge of attempted capital murder. On June 15th police responded to a 911 call that an infant was…MORE

Millions of Dollars in Drugs Recovered by Austin Police

Millions of Dollars in Drugs Recovered by Austin Police

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Police say a traffic stop in Central Texas has led to $4.8 million in drugs found smuggled inside the tires of a pickup truck. Austin police on Monday announced the arrest of the driver during a July 10 stop for allegedly speeding on southbound Interstate 35. The vehicle also lacked a…MORE

“No Faith in Faith”: Texas Organizing Project Rallies Outside Dallas County DA Faith Johnson’s Office, demanding answers

“No Faith in Faith”: Texas Organizing Project Rallies Outside Dallas County DA Faith Johnson’s Office, demanding answers

DALLAS (WBAP/ KLIF News) – A press conference Monday by an activist group, targets the republican-appointed Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson. The Texas Organizing Project (TOP) said Johnson has repeatedly “refused to be accountable to the community” by ignoring requests by the group to meet and answer questions. Since Johnson is now running for…MORE

Fort Worth Considering Electric Ride-Share Scooters; Decision Could Take Months

Fort Worth Considering Electric Ride-Share Scooters; Decision Could Take Months

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Fort Worth will not be following Dallas’ lead when it comes to bringing ride-share electric scooters to town. At least,not for the time being. The city’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission is looking into the concept, though it could be months before it presents a recommendation to the…MORE

Grand Prairie Police are on the Hunt for Fatal Hit & Run Driver; Bicyclist Killed

Grand Prairie Police are on the Hunt for Fatal Hit & Run Driver; Bicyclist Killed

Grand Prairie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Grand Prairie Police are looking for two woman in connection with a hit & run accident involving a bicyclist early Sunday morning. The accident happened around 6AM on South Belt Line near I-20.  Police found the victim, 42-year old Calvin John Middleton Jr. of Cedar Hill was found dead at the…MORE