RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Legislature passed a bill to designate the section of 75 Central in Richardson as the Officer David Sherrard Memorial Highway. Richardson Officer David Sherrard died in the line of duty February last year. Plano Representative Jeff Leach helped write the bill. “I hope this brings some sort of joy and pride…… MORE
Arlington Named Top Finalist for National Medal of Honor Museum
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Arlington could soon be named the home of the national ‘Medal of Honor Museum.’ The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation today announced this week that following a national search Denver, Colorado, and Arlington, Texas, have been selected by the Foundation’s Board of Directors as finalists for the future home of…… MORE
Convicted Murderer Skips out of Trial Before Sentencing, Wanted by U.S. Marshals
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A guilty verdict and a 99-year prison sentence was handed down this week in Dallas County to a 25-year-old man who was a no show on day 4 of his murder trial. According to the Dallas County District Attorney’s office, as court was set to begin Thursday morning, prosecutors learned the defendant, Rene…… MORE
Tarrant County Fire Marshall: Firework Safety, Rules, Tips and Regulations
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- With Fourth of July approaching, the Tarrant County Fire Marshall reminds people about firework safety. Fire Marshall Randy Renois said it’s illegal to ignite fire works in the city but you are allowed in the unincorporated areas if you own land or have permission. He said if you aren’t safe, and don’t…… MORE
Man Wanted after Trying to set McKinney Business on Fire
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – A man suspected of trying to torch a McKinney business is wanted by fire investigators. According to the McKinney Fire Department, on Monday, May 27, a man broke the window at First Choice Muffler Shop located at 1516 South McDonald St. and poured a liquid accelerant inside. After two failed attempts to light…… MORE
DPD: A Man Reportedly Used a Dallas County DA Investigator’s Service Weapon to Shoot Someone
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A man has been detained, another hospitalized after a bizarre shooting involving a Dallas County DA investigator’s duty weapon last night. Dallas Police say a man who was traveling with the investigator when she pulled into her North Dallas Parkford Oaks apartment complex when another man she knew started banging on a…… MORE
[VIDEO] In Japan, Trump Jokes to Putin: ‘Don’t Meddle in the Election’
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — With a smirk and a finger point, President Donald Trump dryly told Russia’s Vladimir Putin “Don’t meddle in the election” in their first meeting since the special counsel concluded that Russia extensively interfered with the 2016 campaign. The leaders traded brief remarks Friday, the first time they sat together since Helsinki,…… MORE
Politicians’ Tweets Could Get Slapped With Warning Labels
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Presidents and other world leaders and political figures who use Twitter to threaten or abuse others could find their tweets slapped with warning labels. The new policy , announced by the company on Thursday, comes amid complaints from activists and others that President Donald Trump has gotten a free pass from Twitter to…… MORE
DART Expands Rail Capacity to Accommodate More Riders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced today a $60.76 million grant agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for construction of the Red and Blue Line Platform Extensions, which will allow DART to accommodate more riders and longer trains. “This Federal investment will improve mobility for thousands of…… MORE
What’s the One Universal Word?
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — What’s the one word that, no matter language or culture, anyone can understand? Robyn Geske joined Dave & Amy with some new research that proves one word really can be universal. For more from KLIF Real News and Information in the Morning, click here. Robyn Geske, KLIF/WBAP Copyright © 2019… MORE
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