Yearly Archives: 2018

‘Witten’ the Giraffe Calf Makes His Debut at the Dallas Zoo

‘Witten’ the Giraffe Calf Makes His Debut at the Dallas Zoo

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A baby giraffe at the Dallas Zoo was officially introduced to the public Thursday. ‘Witten’ the calf was named after recently retired Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten. Zoo keepers said the baby is one of the most energetic calves they’ve seen. Witten has gained more than 50 pounds in under a…MORE

Road Rage Incident Leads to Gunfire Directed at an Off-Duty Dallas Firefighter

Road Rage Incident Leads to Gunfire Directed at an Off-Duty Dallas Firefighter

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas firefighter says a road rage incident Tuesday in broad daylight ended with shots fired. It happened yesterday in Sunnyvale on trip road. Tony Aguilar told WFAA-TV he tapped the breaks to get a motorist who had sped up behind him off his tail. That’s when he heard gunshots. Aguilar says…MORE

Prominent Baptist leader removed as head of Texas seminary

Prominent Baptist leader removed as head of Texas seminary

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A prominent Southern Baptist Convention leader has been removed as president of a Texas seminary following allegations that he made abusive and demeaning comments to women. The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary board of trustees said in a statement that 75-year-old Paige Patterson was removed Wednesday following a 13-hour meeting. The…MORE

A McKinney Councilman Votes to Censure Himself Over Controversial Traffic Stop

A McKinney Councilman Votes to Censure Himself Over Controversial Traffic Stop

McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) –  During a special meeting of the Mckinney City Council last night, embattled Councilman La’Shadion Shemwell approved a motion to censure himself. Shemell made the move after apologizing for claiming that he was racially profiled during the May 8th traffic stop. During the public comment phase of the proceedings supporters of Shemwell…MORE

Texas governor meeting with students, shooting survivors

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The focus of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s meetings on school safety and mass shootings is shifting to those who have been closest to the recent violence, including students, surviving victims and even one person who grabbed a gun and fought back. Abbott called for the meetings after last week’s attack at…MORE

Frisco Police Arrest Middle School Student for Making Threats

Frisco Police Arrest Middle School Student for Making Threats

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – A student at Cobb Middle School in Frisco was arrested for making terroristic threats towards the school. Frisco police say in a statement they were investigating threats made when additional threats were made. A 14-year-old student was arrested at 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon and was charged with making a terroristic threat. That charge…MORE

More State Troopers will be Patrolling Texas Roads This Weekend

More State Troopers will be Patrolling Texas Roads This Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) -This weekend Texas State Troopers will be looking for speeders, drunk drivers, and anyone not wearing a seat belt. This time last year, the department’s Lonnie Haschel said DPS Troopers issued nearly 60,000 citations and warnings, including more than 1,000 seat belt and child safety restraint tickets. DPS enforcement efforts also resulted…MORE

Friday Nights in Grapevine will Soon Light Up the North Texas Sky

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Beginning now through Labor Day weekend, you can see a fireworks show in Grapevine. The city is celebrating it’s 10th annual Summer Blast with a weekly fireworks show on Friday nights that will launch from Sand Bass Point in Oak Grove Park. The show is produced by Western Enterprises, Inc., and…MORE

City of Dallas Approves Deal to Pay for Crossing Guards

City of Dallas Approves Deal to Pay for Crossing Guards

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas will pay the bill for crossing guards at schools. Dallas County Schools previously provided the crossings guards, but the transportation service is being abolished. The City Council approved a three year $15 million deal to pay for the guards, Wednesday. City Councilman Tennell Atkins said it is worth…MORE