Yearly Archives: 2018

Mural Honoring Dallas Officers Killed in July 7th Ambush to be Taken Down

Mural Honoring Dallas Officers Killed in July 7th Ambush to be Taken Down

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Oak Cliff mural honoring the officers killed in the 2016 Dallas police ambush is expected to be taken down. The mural is painted on paneling at the intersection of Madison and Centre Street. The owner of the property said he has been fined several times because the sign violates city code.…MORE

South Texas Boy, 4, Fatally Mauled by Family Dog

South Texas Boy, 4, Fatally Mauled by Family Dog

CONVERSE, Texas (AP) – A 4-year-old South Texas boy has died after being mauled by the family’s mixed-breed dog in the backyard of the victim’s home. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the dog was tied up when the attack happened Sunday afternoon in Converse, about 10 miles northeast of San Antonio. A medical examiner…MORE

Dallas Police Say Overall Crime Rates Declining

Dallas Police Say Overall Crime Rates Declining

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department laid out its plans to keep residents safe at the city council meeting Monday afternoon. Chief Renee Hall said crime has gone down significantly when compared to this time last year. “We’re looking an overall 9.3 % reduction in crime, 25 % reduction in murders, 6.3 %…MORE

Former Southlake Carroll QB to Take the Reins

DALLAS, TX (WBAP/KLIF/News) – A former state champion quarterback will comeback to lead his team….this time as head coach. Southlake Carroll High School has reportedly offered the job to Riley Dodge. The 29 year old dodge is the son of former coach Todd Dodge and led the Dragons to a state title in 2006. He…MORE

Congressman: Bombing suspect called himself a ‘psychopath’

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The suspected Austin bomber called himself a “psychopath” in a recorded confession and said he felt no remorse for deadly explosions that killed two people and terrorized the city, a U.S. congressman said Saturday. Investigators are still looking into what motivated 23-year-old Mark Anthony Conditt, but the recording he left on…MORE

Gas Line Repairs Nearly Complete in NW Dallas

Gas Line Repairs Nearly Complete in NW Dallas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Most of those affected by the gas leak crisis in Northwest Dallas are settling back into their homes, though many are still on edge. On Sunday night Atmos was seen continuing repairs in an outage area that affected some 28-hundred homes. As of friday, officials say crews had replaced 152,000 feet of…MORE

Could Rex Tillerson Become the Next Leader of the UT System?

Could Rex Tillerson Become the Next Leader of the UT System?

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) –  Departing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may have a new job soon.  According to The Wall Street Journal, the University of Texas is pursuing the soon-to-be former U.S. Secretary of State to be its next chancellor.  Tillerson was the former Exxon Mobile CEO before he left to go to Washington.  He will…MORE

$1,000 Grants Available For First Responders

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Rowlett Strong, Inc., announced a grant opportunity today for first responders across North Texas working for departments that responded to the Christmas Tornado in Rowlett. 70 municipal first response departments responded to Rowlett to help the city through the aftermath of the EF4 tornado that destroyed much of the city.  The First…MORE