Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Emergency responders are busy with a serious crash investigation involving a pedestrian on 635 at Abrams. WFAA reports that three vehicles were involved, and that at least one of the drivers underwent a sobriety test Another person was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The accident happened around 4:30am. Pictures from…… MORE
2nd Person Killed by Mardi Gras Float in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a raucous weekend street parade in New Orleans, becoming the second person in days killed along a parade route during this year’s Carnival season, authorities said. The man was fatally injured Saturday evening as the popular Krewe of Endymion…… MORE
The Countdown Is On To Fat Tuesday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It’s the day before Ash Wednesday, when many Christians start the lent season leading up to Easter. Lots of Christians fast during lent, so the name “Fat Tuesday” refers to the last day that many will be eating rich and fatty foods for a…… MORE
Bernie Sanders Wins Big In Nevada
ASSOCIATED PRESS – WBAP/KLIF – Democratic Party Presidential candidate hopeful Bernie Sanders took a big step toward the party’s nod as it’s choice for it’s candidate to run against President Donald Trump this year. Sanders picked up about 46% of the vote in Nevada caucuses on Saturday; followed by former Vice President Joe Biden with…… MORE
The Leaning Tower of Dallas will be turned into rubble Monday morning
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The so-called Leaning Tower of Dallas should reach the end of its brief life Monday morning. The tower is what’s left of an eleven story building that was almost completely destroyed by implosion a week ago. The central stack that carried the building’s elevator shafts and utilities survived the series of dynamite…… MORE
Former college football player admits selling fatal drug
Houston (AP) – A former Rice University football player has admitted to selling the drugs that a player fatally overdosed on in 2018. Stuart Mouchantaf pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute, causing death, and possession with the intent to distribute, causing death. As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors…… MORE
Allen Police Say Alleged Drug Buy Leads to Murder
ALLEN – WBAP/KLIF – Allen Police say one man is dead and three others in custody after shots were fired at 505 East Exchange Parkway at the Gates at Allen Station apartment community. Police say shots were fired during the lunch hour, which prompted a 9 1 1 call with officers reporting seeing four people…… MORE
Texas Rangers Spring Training Game Canceled For Saturday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Due to inclement weather, today’s spring training baseball game between the Texas Rangers, & the Milwaukee Brewers has been canceled. The game was schedule for 1:05 MT (2:05 CT) in Surprise, Arizona. In a press release, the Texas Rangers said the game will not be made up. Fans with tickets for…… MORE
Plans in Place To Close Two Texas Prisons
DALLAS (AP) – Texas will close two of its more than 100 state prisons amid a yearslong decline in the incarcerated population and serious understaffing at some facilities. State Sen. John Whitmire on Thursday announced the planned closure of a South Texas prison and another outside Houston. Whitmire’s office says the closures will save Texas…… MORE
Triple murder in San Saba
San Saba (AP) – Police say a 22 year old man fatally stabbed three people in a small central Texas city before leading police on a car chase. A 13 year old girl, a 62 year old man and a 44 year old woman were killed in the stabbings early Friday. An 18 year old…… MORE
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