DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Concerned by the explosive growth of the coronavirus outbreak around the world a number of Texas universities have canceled or rescheduled travel programs. Based on government recommendations Baylor University has postponed a scheduled student trip to South Korea and canceled plans for a group tour to China. University of Dallas has…… MORE
TCU Student Jailed on Child Sexual Assault Allegations
A Texas Christian University student from Dallas has denied allegations of inappropriate contact with a 4-year old girl. Texas CPS referred allegations of sexual abuse to Fort Worth Police, claiming that 19-year old Elodie Tiare Boccara assaulted the girl last June, touching her private parts repeatedly with her hands. Boccara was arrested late last month…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Patrol Cars Riddled with Bullets
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating after several patrol vehicles were riddled with bullets. As part of a recruiting campaign, the department staged several marked police vehicles throughout the city of Fort Worth in areas of high visibility to not only advertise recruiting efforts, but also to promote driver safety. According…… MORE
Former North Texas Volleyball Coach Arrested, Faces Three Counts of Sexual Assault of a Child
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- Grapevine Police say a former North Texas high school volleyball coach faces three charges of sexual assault of a child. Amanda McNew with The Grapevine Police Department said 45-year-old Anthony Clark’s charges involve the same victim, who was 15 years old at the time when it happened over 20 years ago. She recently…… MORE
The “Leaning Tower of Dallas” Brought to the Ground
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The infamous “Leaning Tower of Dallas” is no more, after falling to the ground Monday afternoon. The tower became an internet sensation after it was left behind from a planned building implosion February 16. In the days and weeks that followed people from North Texas and beyond flocked to the site near…… MORE
Dow Surges 5% on Hopes for Central Bank Help on the Economy
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 1,200 points, or 5%, on hopes that central banks will take action to shelter the global economy from the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. The huge gains clawed back some of the ground lost in a massive sell-off last week. Technology companies led…… MORE
Governor Abbott Says CDC was “Negligent” in Texas Release of Coronavirus Patient
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is under fire in Texas after the premature release of a coronavirus patient in quarantine. According to health officials, the woman was sent home after two negative tests but the CDC later received positive results for a third test. She was that brought back to isolation.…… MORE
Forney ISD Student Arrested after Alleged School Shooting
FORNEY (WBAP/KLIF)-The Kaufman County Sheriff’s office is working with Forney ISD after deputies say a student was found with a gun that was allegedly discharged at North Forney High School Monday. The district later determined it to be an accident. Deputies say no student or staff members were threatened and there has been no injuries…… MORE
Klobuchar is Ending her Presidential Bid, will Endorse Biden
(AP) – Amy Klobuchar is ending her Democratic presidential campaign and is set to endorse Joe Biden. Her campaign says she is flying to Dallas and plans to join Biden at his rally Monday night. Klobuchar was the second presidential candidate to exit the race in less than 24 hours, following Pete Buttigieg’s departure late…… MORE
Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch Has Died at 84
BOSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A nationally regarded leader and business icon has died. Former General Electric Chairman and CEO Jack Welch passed away at 84. He started at GE as a chemical engineer in 1960 and rose to CEO by 1981 at age 45. During Welch’s tenure at GE, the company’s stock soared and it…… MORE
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