DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The new Executive Director of Fair Park is addressing challenges the park is facing amid an effort to revitalize it. ‘Fair Park First’ announced, earlier this summer, Brian Luallen as Executive Director of the nonprofit devoted to restoring, revitalizing, and renewing the National Historic Landmark. “The board of Fair Park First is…… MORE
Plans Being Finalized to Remove Crane from Dallas Apartment Complex
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The apartment complex condemned following a crane collapse last month now has clearance to remove the crane from the building. Officials with OSHA said Thursday the investigation into the collapse that left one woman dead, and more than 500 residents displaced, has reached a point where the crane can be removed. “OSHA…… MORE
Collin Creek Mall in Plano Holds Farewell Party Ahead of Demolition
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s the end of an era in Plano. Residents will say goodbye to the iconic Collin Creek Mall at a party Friday night before it’s closed and demolished to create space for a new $1 billion mixed-use development. The City of Plano’s Peter Braster said the event is way for citizens of…… MORE
#Oooops! Video Team Member for Conservative Group Fired Over Altered Presidential Seal
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says it didn’t know that an altered presidential seal featuring a two-headed eagle clutching golf clubs would be displayed at a speech by President Donald Trump this week. Spokesman Judd Deere says officials “never saw the seal” before it was projected on a screen behind Trump as he was…… MORE
[VIDEO] Man Pistol-Whipped During Buy-Sell App Transaction in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Grand Prairie police are asking for help trying in identifying three alleged thieves who they say pistol whipped a man during a meet-up to sell his laptop. Using the ‘LetGo’ app, the seller arranged to meet the potential buyers at a tom thumb store. Chelsea Kretz with Grand Prairie Police…… MORE
TEXRail Increasing Service From Fort Worth To DFW Airport
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) Starting Sunday, Trinity Metro TEXRail, the commuter rail line between Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will start operating more trains. TEXRail will begin offering 10 hours of 30-minute frequency during peak hours, seven days a week. This increases the number of daily trips from 48 to 73. Bob Baulsir,…… MORE
Arlington, Denver finalists for Medal of Honor Museum
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas area and Denver have been identified as the two finalists to become the new home for the $150 million National Medal of Honor Museum. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is expected to make a final decision by October. The museum currently is located aboard the USS Yorktown…… MORE
Medical Professionals “Prepared” Following Ebola Outbreak Overseas
(WBAP/KLIF) – Medical professionals in the U.S. are assuring Americans that they’re “prepared,” following recent news of an Ebola outbreak overseas. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being recognized by the The World Health Organization as a “public health emergency of international concern.” Dr. Nathaniel Smith, President Elect of the Association…… MORE
Texas Woman Creates Petition Calling on American Airlines to Update Policies After Forced to Cover Up
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Dr. Tisha Rowe, a Houston area doctor was about to board her flight to come home from her vacation in Jamaica when an American Airlines crew member pulled her aside. “They kept asking me if I had a jacket and I kept asking why,” Rowe said. Rowe says she was told she…… MORE
Arlington Man Faces 60 Years in Prison for Kidnapping, Robbing and Raping UTA Student at Gunpoint
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Prosecutor Tracy Kapsidelis said 21-year-old Joel Mambe kidnapped a woman in her apartment parking garage at gun point and forced her to drive him to an ATM to withdraw money before he raped her. “He is charged with possession of a controlled substance, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery and aggravated sexual assault,” Kapsidelis…… MORE
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