Dallas-Fort Worth – There’s a Flash Flood Warning for Tarrant County until 10am. Our Chief Meteorologist Brad Barton says, “East Fort Worth is really flooded.” Fort Worth Fire has been busy with several high water rescues on the east side of the city near 820. Spokesman Mike Drivdal says several rescues had to be made…… MORE
Collin County Sheriff: Plano Man Found in Possession of ‘Shocking quantity’ of Child Pornography
Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s Office says it found a “shocking quantity” of child pornography on devices belonging to a Plano man. An undercover investigation led deputies to 38-year old Christopher Michael Chairez who is accused of possessing 18-terabytes child porn with the intent to promote it. In perspective, a terabyte is…… MORE
DFW Flyers Forget To Leave Guns At Home
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A lot of people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area apparently forgot to remove their guns from their carry on bags when flying. The Transportation Security Agency says it found and confiscated 217 guns at DFW International Airport in 2019. That was the second-most guns found at a U.S. Airport, only behind Hartsfield-Jackson…… MORE
Texas Inmate Executed For Killing Wife in 2005
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas inmate with a history of violence against women was executed Wednesday evening for fatally shooting his wife, who had feared she would never get out of her marriage alive. John Gardner, 64, received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville for the January 2005 slaying of Tammy…… MORE
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo to Open This Weekend at New Dickies Arena
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-After years of dreaming of a new home for the Fort Worth Stock Show’s legendary rodeo, a new era will dawn on January 17 when the chutes bust open in Dickies Arena. “The Stock Show’s new rodeo home will take the sport to a completely new level and be a fan favorite for…… MORE
City of Arlington Stops Pedicab Chauffeur Service Near Stadiums
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington unanimously voted to end the Pedicab chauffeur service, shuttling Cowboys and Rangers fans near stadiums in the Entertainment District. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams says it was a safety concern because some drivers would pick up and drop off in restricted areas and overload the bikes with too many people.…… MORE
Federal Judge Blocks Policy Allowing Governor Abbott’s Refusal of Refugees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s refusal to accept refugees this fiscal year is on hold follow a ruling in Federal Court on Wednesday. Maryland District Judge Peter Messitte blocked a Trump Administration policy allowing local and state governments to veto where refugees settle. The Judge said the policy doesn’t serve “overall public interest” and could…… MORE
Dallas Police Seek Public’s Help in Hit and Run Case
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police are asking for the public’s help in solving a hit and run case from Saturday night. the suspect vehicle, a white four-door sedan, was southbound in the 5300 block of S. Lamar Street when it struck and killed a pedestrian the vehicle then traveled south on Central Expressway towards Overton…… MORE
San Antonio Standoff Ends Hours after Man Killed by Police
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Police in San Antonio say three people surrendered peacefully after a more than five-hour standoff that followed the fatal shooting of a man by officers outside a house where the three then refused to come out. Police Chief William McManus says a San Antonio officer and a federal officer fatally shot…… MORE
US, China Deal Aims to Simmer Long-running Trade Tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has signed a new trade agreement with China that’s expected to boost exports from U.S. farmers and manufacturers. Trump said during a White House ceremony that the the agreement is “righting the wrongs of the past.” And he promoted the signing as a way of delivering economic justice for…… MORE
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