DALLAS (AP) — Prosecutors say a North Texas man who faked being a photographer and movie director to gain access to boys must serve 40 years in prison for molesting the children. Kevin Scott Morris of Forney was sentenced Wednesday in Dallas in a plea deal. The 45-year-old Morris in December pleaded guilty to enticement…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
The Secretary of Education Makes a Stop in North Texas
DALLAS, TX. (WBAP/KLIF News) – U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos will be in North Texas today. Devos’ first stop will be at the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning in North Richland Hills. There, Secretary Devos will be participating in a variety of hands-on classes and observe Birdville’s innovative techniques to help students…… MORE
McKinney ISD and City Officials Talk School Safety During Town Hall
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – School safety was front and center last night at a town hall hosted by the McKinneyISD and City of McKinney. During opening remarks, district superintendent Rick McDaniel said, “Nothing is more important than the safety and security of the district’s children. Do we have areas of improvement? Absolutely we do.” Texas…… MORE
Alligator Sighting in Lake Arlington
Lake Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – A local fisherman has quite a tale to tell after he spotted what he described as a 5 or 6 foot alligator on Lake Arlington. A man identified as Cody says he was at the lake on Easter Sunday with his son-in-law when he spotted something that looked like a log.…… MORE
President Trump Signs Order to Deploy National Guard to U.S. Mexico Border, Texas Follows Suit
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration said it is working with governors to “immediately” deploy the National Guard to combat illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Wednesday that DHS and the Pentagon will be working closely with governors in the affected states. She said deployment will be done as…… MORE
New Survey Shows Morale at Arlington Fire Department at All-Time Low
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A recent survey shows the morale at the Arlington Fire Department is at an all time low. The Arlington Professional Firefighters Association’s David Crowe said negotiations over the implementation last fall of a voter-approved civil service act that dictates hiring, promotions and discipline have broken down. According to the survey, which was…… MORE
Historic Tower in Fort Worth Featured in Will Rogers Memorial Center’s New Logo
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth has a new logo that features the historic Pioneer Tower. Kirk Slaughter is the city’s public events director and said there’s a push to revitalize the tower and possibly light it up at night. “If TCU wins a big football game or basketball…… MORE
Plano Organization Submits Petition to Recall Councilman
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The group “Our Plano, One Plano” presented the City of Plano Wednesday with more than 4,000 signatures on a petition to recall councilman Tom Harrison from office. The group wants him to step down or face a recall election after he made a Facebook post that said “Share if you think Trump should…… MORE
17th Medal of Honor Host City Program Underway in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE (WBAP/KLIF) – The 17th Medal of Honor Host City Program is underway Wednesday through the weekend with 17 Medal of Honor recipients in Gainesville after a lengthy motorcade out of DFW Airport. There are several events planned during the four days. Included is a sold out Patriot Dinner on Thursday. “It’s a very informal…… MORE
Fort Worth Community Leaders to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King’s Visit to the City, 50th Anniversary of His Assassination
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new marker in downtown Fort Worth will be put in General Worth Square to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s October 22, 1959 visit to Fort Worth and the 50th anniversary of his April 4th assassination. Reverend Kyev Tatum said it’s important people know about Dr. King’s visit to…… MORE
