Yearly Archives: 2018

Arlington Police Searching For Armed Suspect Targeting Cell Phone Stores

Arlington Police Searching For Armed Suspect Targeting Cell Phone Stores

The Arlington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect targeting cell phone stores.  According to a press release, the lone robber wears a bandana covering his face, but is believed to be a Hispanic man, 5 foot 3 inches tall, and 200 pounds. He is suspected in five Arlington robberies…MORE

Alliance Airport to Become Regional Air Hub for Amazon

Alliance Airport to Become Regional Air Hub for Amazon

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport will soon be home to a new regional air hub for Amazon. The company announced Tuesday that operations are expected to begin next year on the west side of the airport. Hundreds of jobs are expected to result from the announcement. “The Fort Worth Chamber was proud…MORE

A Former University of Texas Student, Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

A Former University of Texas Student, Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A judge has found a former University of Texas student not guilty by reason of insanity in a random stabbing attack that left one student dead and three injured last year. The Austin American-Statesman reports that State District Judge Tamara Needles found Kendrex White not guilty by reason of insanity on…MORE

Arrests Made in String of Dallas Robberies, Residents Asked to Remain Vigilant

Arrests Made in String of Dallas Robberies, Residents Asked to Remain Vigilant

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police said Tuesday that arrests were made in connection to a string of armed robberies across the city. The robberies have been reported in southern Dallas, downtown, Old East Dallas, and Lower Greenville since late November. Deputy Chief Thomas Castro said during a press conference that an investigation led Officer’s to…MORE

TIME Person of the Year: ‘Guardians and War on Truth’

TIME Person of the Year: ‘Guardians and War on Truth’

NEW YORK (AP) – TIME  Magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year are the “guardians and the war on truth.” The group is made up of four journalists and a newspaper that Time says “are representatives of a broader fight by countless others around the world.” Time’s editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal made the announcement Tuesday on NBC’s…MORE

Texas lawmaker  proposes allowing Ten Commandments in classrooms

Texas lawmaker proposes allowing Ten Commandments in classrooms

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — An East Texas lawmaker believes in the old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Rep. Dan Flynn of Van is making a second attempt to have the Texas legislature legalize the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram says House…MORE

Jerry Jones winning “attaboys” for Amari Cooper acquisition

Jerry Jones winning “attaboys” for Amari Cooper acquisition

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones is getting praised for a football move. There might not be a better way to explain the impact of the oft-criticized owner and general manager’s bold trade for Dallas, sending a 2019 first-round pick to Oakland for receiver Amari Cooper with the Cowboys fading fast in the NFC East…MORE

WeWork Company to Open Office Space in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square

WeWork Company to Open Office Space in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The workspace company WeWork will open offices in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square next year. Johnny Campbell President and CEO of Sundance Square said WeWork spaces will be in two buildings, the Commerce Building and at the corner of 4th and Main overlooking the Sundance Square Plaza. “It’s really a new twist on office space that can be…MORE

Fort Worth’s Flood Warning System Expands, Accurate Safety Precautions for Drivers

Fort Worth’s Flood Warning System Expands, Accurate Safety Precautions for Drivers

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is launching a new and improved flood warning system that will keep drivers safe. Starting December 12th, residents will be able to get updates on flood prone areas that can be checked before driving in flood waters. “This is real time information, the best technology out there,”…MORE