North Texas Congressman Joins President’s Impeachment Defense Team

Washington (WBAP/KLIF)  Dallas area Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe has joined President Trump’s impeachment defense team.  The White House made the announcement last night.  In a statement, Ratcliffe said, “I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This impeachment is an assault on due process. It’s an assault on the separation of powers. It’s unconstitutional. I’m…MORE

Long Time Lewisville Fire Chief Dies

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After serving over 40 years with the Lewisville Fire Department, Chief Tim Tittle has died.  In a statement from the City of Lewisville, the city said Tittle lost his long and courageous fight against cancer this morning.  The statement went on to say he “leaves a legacy of unparalleled dedication &…MORE

Dallas Mayor Issues Proclamation Declaring ‘A Year of Nonviolence’ in Honor of MLK Day

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued a proclamation declaring 2020 “A Year of Nonviolence” in the city. The Mayor made the proclamation in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “Dr. King dedicated himself to the principles of nonviolence in his pursuit of a more just world, and this weekend serves as…MORE

9-Year Old Shot in Road Rage Incident

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas police are searching for a suspect who shot a nine year old girl in a road rage incident on I-35, Sunday night. According to police, the girl’s mother took the I-35 Mañana exit when an older white model sedan swerved in front of her and slammed on the brakes. As she pulled along…MORE

U.S. Navy to Name Aircraft Carrier After World War II Hero and Texas Native Doris Miller, First African American Navy Cross Recipient

HONOLULU (WBAP/KLIF News) – An African American World War II hero will be given one of the highest honors in a ceremony at Pearl Harbor on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The U.S. Navy announced it will honor Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller of Texas by naming a new aircraft carrier after the…MORE

North Texas Represented in Super Bowl LIV

(WBAP/KLIF) — This year’s super bowl features four former North Texan high school football players. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have a combined 12 players who played high school football in the Lone Star State. Four of them played in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Chiefs have defensive back Armani Watts from…MORE

KLIF Morning News: Senate Impeachment Preview, and Are Millennials Really That Bad?

0:24 — The length of the Senate impeachment trial is up in the air, and now Senator Ted Cruz says it could last as many as 6-8 weeks! We break down the Texan’s audio and talk about why it could last that long. 5:55 — Are millennials really worse off than their parents? One study…MORE

Another Shooting at Basketball Game in Ft. Worth

(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth, TX — An adult and child were shot at around 7:00 pm Sunday night in the parking lot of Crowley ninth grade campus. Fort Worth officer Ivan Gomez says the two victims were shot by multiple suspects with two different caliber weapons. Both victims are expected to survive the attack. Authorities…MORE

J.C. Penney Closing Stores

(WBAP/KLIF) — PLANO, TX — Plano based J.C. Penney is closing six of its retail stores by the end of April. The department store chain cited an operational review as the reason for the decision. The stores affected are located in Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and New York, as well as a…MORE

7 Shot at San Antonio Bar

(WBAP/KLIF) – SAN ANTONIO, TX — Police in San Antonio are searching for a gunman who killed two people and wounded five others during a concert at a local club. San Antonio police chief William McManus says an altercation led to the shooting. One victim died at the scene, and another six were transported to…MORE

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