Yearly Archives: 2021

Man With 3 Prior DWI Convictions Arrested in Alleged Drunk Driving Crash in Denton

Man With 3 Prior DWI Convictions Arrested in Alleged Drunk Driving Crash in Denton

Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton police arrested a Krum man for murder in connection with a fatal DWI crash late last month. Police investigators determined that 52-year old Damon Brown was driving drunk and speeding when he ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle at Jim Christal Road and Western Blvd. on October…MORE

Houston Chief Says he met with Travis Scott Before Concert

Houston Chief Says he met with Travis Scott Before Concert

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s police chief said Monday that he expressed concerns about safety to Travis Scott before the rapper performed at a sold-out music festival where eight people died and hundreds more were injured in a crush of fans as Scott took to the stage. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner did not elaborate on…MORE

Dallas Crime Stats Show Decreasing Trends

Dallas Crime Stats Show Decreasing Trends

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is reporting progress in its plan to reduce violent crime. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told the city’s Public Safety Committee on Monday that the department is seeing crime trends improve since the implementation of his crime reduction plan. “We’re down almost 10% as a city in murder,”…MORE

Governor Abbott Directs TEA to Shield Children from Inappropriate Content in Public Schools

Governor Abbott Directs TEA to Shield Children from Inappropriate Content in Public Schools

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter on Monday directing Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath to immediately develop statewide standards to ensure no child is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content in a Texas public school. The letter comes after the Texas Association of School Boards told the Governor last week that…MORE

MedStar Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Thursday, Anyone 5 and Up Eligible

MedStar Hosting COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Thursday, Anyone 5 and Up Eligible

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texas parents who want to get their younger children vaccinated against COVID-19 now have more options. MedStar is hosting its regular vaccine clinic this Thursday, November 11th, and this time anyone five years and older is eligible. The increased eligibility comes after both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…MORE

Family of Euless Man Who Died in Houston Concert Tragedy Wants Justice [WATCH]

Family of Euless Man Who Died in Houston Concert Tragedy Wants Justice [WATCH]

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A funeral service was held Sunday for a North Texas man who died trying to save his girlfriend during the chaos that unfolded at a sold out Travis Scott concert at AstoWorld in Houston on Friday. The grieving family of 27-year old Danish Baig of Euless hailed him as a hero…MORE

KLIF Morning News: The Cowboys Came Back To Earth

KLIF Morning News: The Cowboys Came Back To Earth

It was a stinker for the Cowboys Sunday afternoon against the Denver Broncos, losing 30-16 in the return of Dak Prescott. Steve Lamb joined Amy & Scott to break down Dallas’ second loss of the season.MORE