ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Arlington Police arrested two teens in connection to the shooting death of a high school student on October 17th. Police say two Bowie High School dropouts, Alexander Onyeador and Keyon Flynn are the 18-year-old teenagers responsible for killing 17-year-old student athlete Anthony Strather. Sergeant Michael Chitty said after witness testimony and receiving video they…… MORE
North Texas Father Reunited with Child Five Years After Disappearance
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas father is reunited with his child five years after the child disappeared. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Michelle Lusk lost a custody battle with the child’s father in 2014 and took off with the child. After an initial investigation the case went cold, but that changed this year. “Our…… MORE
Resources Growing, Volunteers Needed as Tornado Recovery Ramps up in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Businesses and residents across the Dallas area are tallying up losses in the wake of Sunday’s string of tornadoes that ripped through the heart of Dallas and Richardson. The City of Richardson opened a Volunteer Coordination Center Thursday to connect volunteers with victims in need. “We have had a tremendous outpouring of…… MORE
Much-needed Grocery Store/Restaurant Opens in Downtown Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Downtown Fort Worth residents and office workers now have a full-service grocery store within walking distance that also features a wine bar, a bistro and plenty of workspace for multi-taskers. Neighbor’s House Grocery at 500 West 7th Street next to Burnett Park and is the first new ground-floor retail outlet to open in…… MORE
Embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution
AUSTIN (AP) – A district attorney said embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal charges for offering House media credentials in exchange for campaign help. Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne released a statement Thursday calling Bonnen’s actions and statements “repugnant” but said there isn’t enough evidence to warrant criminal prosecution. Bonnen was…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Talks Tornadoes, Police Chief, Being a Father
0:25 — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joined Dave & Scott to talk about the state of the city following last weekend’s devastating tornadoes. They also had a little bit of fun learning what it’s like being a father as mayor. 7:30 — Is math racist? According to this headline, apparently so. Dave & Scott tell…… MORE
Activists File Complaint Against DPD Chief Rene Hall After Police Oversight Meeting
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Activists are calling for Dallas Police Chief Rene Hall to resign in a complaint filed over her actions at the inaugural meeting of the Community Police Oversight Board earlier this month. During the meeting things got loud and heated between attendees and police officers because there was no agenda item for public…… MORE
Alleged Armed Robbery Suspect Who Left Elderly Victim in Burning Home Still At-Large
Kaufman County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities in Kaufman County are looking for a woman who left a victim in a burning house during an alleged armed robbery The sheriff’s department says the incident left the 78-year old victim with serious injuries, according to Inforney.com. After being stabilized at Parkland Hospital, she reportedly told deputies that…… MORE
Record Breaking Tornado Hits DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to The Insurance Council of Texas tornadoes that ripped through north Texas Sunday night caused over 2 billion dollars in damage, making this the costliest tornado event in state history. The council’s Mark Hanna says “one of the many reasons is because of the number of high-end homes destroyed.” The only…… MORE
Dallas ISD Update on Relocating Schools After Tornadoes Hit North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa thanks the community for their support, teachers for their dedication and students for their patience following Sunday night’s tornadoes that destroyed three schools and left many without power. Students at Thomas Jefferson High School has been relocated to Thomas Edison High School for the remainder of the school…… MORE
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