Conference To Show Positive Economic Impact Of Immigrants In Dallas County

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A special conference on the economic impact of immigrants in Dallas County is set for Wednesday. The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce is hosting, alongside ‘New American Economy’, a bi-partisan research organization. Chelsie Kramer, with NAE, says immigrants are having a positive influence on the Metroplex economy. She says nearly 50-percent of economic

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Uber Chooses Dallas as Site for Administrative Hub

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The rideshare company ‘Uber’ has chosen Dallas for the site of its administrative hub. The project is expected to create 3,000 new jobs and more than $75 million in capital investment. The Dallas City Council and the Dallas County Commissioners Court recently approved incentives to bring Uber to the city. A Texas

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North Texas Authorities Warn of ‘Jury Duty Scam’

 DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Marshals Service along with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshals Service Office, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is urging people to

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U.S. Attorney General to Visit North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The United States Attorney General will be in North Texas this week meeting with local leaders. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Texas, Attorney General William Barr will participate in a roundtable with U.S. Senator Cornyn, U.S. Attorney Nealy Cox, and law enforcement partners to discuss targeted efforts to reduce

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Denton Toddler Whose Body was Found in Neighbor’s SUV Died of Heatstroke, Death Ruled Accidental

DENTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Almost two months after a missing Denton toddler’s body was found inside a neighbor’s SUV, the Tarrant County Medical Examiner has ruled his death was accidental. The M.E. ruled that two-year-old Sarbesh Gurung died of hypothermia due to heat. Gurung’s body was found inside the hot car on July 3rd more

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Chicken Parts All Over a Road in Arlington

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – Crews in Arlington are still working to clean up a mess after a jackknifed 18 wheeler spilled chicken parts all over I-20 The initial crash happened about 4 this morning near New York Ave. No word on what caused the accident. No injuries have been reported. (Copyright 2019 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This

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Texas Teen Has Lung Disease Linked to Vaping; Frisco ISD Takes Action

Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – Just days after reports of a Texas teen being among dozens of people nationwide suffering from lung disease linked to vaping, Frisco ISD has taken action. Stephanie Cook who heads up the guidance counseling department for the district says it will roll out the ‘Catch My Breath’ campaign next month — an

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El Paso Suspect on Suicide Watch

DALLAS (AP) – The 21-year-old suspect in the Aug. 3 mass shooting in El Paso that killed 22 people has been placed on suicide watch in jail. El Paso County sheriff’s spokeswoman Christina Acosta confirmed Monday that Patrick Crusius is on suicide watch in the El Paso County Jail. She said the watch was determined

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