FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Housing and Urban Development says of the $101.3 million dollars earmarked for homeless programs in Texas, about 29.4 million dollars will help the homeless through programs administered in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex this year. These grants are part of 2. 2 billion dollars in grants just announced. In 2019,…… MORE
City of Rockwall Names New Police Chief
ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF) – Longtime Dallas Police Officer Max Geron was announced Friday as the Next Rockwall Police Chief. “Chief Geron brings a great attitude, skill set and broad range of experience, as well great appreciation and respect for the Rockwall Police Department, and the resolve to continue the great tradition of service to our citizens and…… MORE
Dallas County Deputy Accused of Assault During Jail Transport
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault by one of its deputies who was arrested and released on bond Thursday. According to Sheriff Marion Brown, Deputy Austin Palmer is on paid leave after being charged with Official Oppression and Assault. The charges stem from a complaint from a suspect…… MORE
Eleven US Troops Flown to Medical Centers after Iran Strike
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon’s chief spokesman says 11 U.S. troops were flown out of Iraq for evaluation of concussion-like symptoms in the days following an Iranian missile strike. President Donald Trump had said the strike caused no harm to American forces. The spokesman, Jonathan Hoffman, told reporters that one of the 11 was flown…… MORE
Happy Friday! Lots To Do This Weekend: Movies & Fort Worth Worth Stock Show
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Gas Prices Drop Statewide, DFW Prices Well Below National Average
Dallas/Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – Despite fears over the lasting impact of the tensions between the United States and Iran would have on the global oil marketplace, gas prices have dropped statewide this week. Triple A Texas’ Daniel Armbruster said consumers are saving money at the pump right now. “We saw a seven cent decrease…… MORE
State of Emergency in VA Ahead of Pro-Gun Rally as Judge Upholds Ban on All Weapons
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A judge has upheld the Virginia governor’s ban on all types of weapons at a pro-gun rally planned for next week. Gov. Ralph Northam had announced the ban on Wednesday as he declared a state of emergency over threats of “armed militia groups storming our Capitol.” The judge’s order Thursday came…… MORE
Baylor Hires LSU’s Aranda As Head Coach
UNDATED (AP) – Baylor has hired LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its new football coach. The move was finalized three days after LSU beat Clemson for the national championship. He replaces Matt Rhule, who last week became head coach of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Aranda takes over a Big 12 team on the rise.…… MORE
Fort Worth Fire On the Scene After Car Plunges Into the Trinity River; 2 Fatalities
UPDATED: 6;55AM Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth fire officials have confirmed two fatalities after a pickup truck plunged into the Trinity River overnight. The department’s dive team used cables to pull the vehicle back onto the University Bridge, at which time the bodies of two men were found just moments ago. The accident happened…… MORE
Ex-Texas Nurse Pleads Guilty in 1981 Death of 11-month-old
A former Texas nurse suspected in the killing of dozens of children pleaded guilty Thursday in the 1981 death of an 11-month-old boy, receiving a life sentence that a prosecutor said should ensure she dies in prison. Genene Jones, 69, was imprisoned in 1984 for killing one child and giving an overdose to another. She…… MORE
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