DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – One of the oldest food & music festivals in North Texas, is back this weekend. After an amazing opening night with some of the country’s top country music artists, Taste Addison reopens for day two out of a three day festival. In addition to over 30 restaurants and dozens of other…… MORE
A boil water order has been issued for part of the city of Murphy
Murphy (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County city of Murphy is urging residents in part of the town to boil their water before using it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ordered the warning Friday because of what was described as a failure in Murphy’s water distribution system. The affected area is generally west and north…… MORE
Texas’ disgraced acting Secretary of State is now an advisor to the Governor
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has found a new job for David Whitley, the man the legislature refused to confirm as Secretary of State. Whitley resigned Monday just before he was going to be forced out of office. He is now a special advisor to the Governor. Whitley’s nomination was blocked because of a…… MORE
Humane Society of North Texas Announces Cooke County Cruelty Case
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Humane Society of North Texas says it’s giving medical treatment to 53 small dogs, mostly Yorkies and Shih Tzu;s, found held in breeding cages in a Cooke County residence. Cassie Lackey of HSNT says the injuries to the animals are significant, and some have given birth since the dogs were given…… MORE
12 Dead, 4 Wounded – 3 Seriously, in Virginia Beach Mass Shooting
UPDATE 6.01.2019 3:35 PM – 3 people remain hospitalized in serious to critical condition, total 4 injured, 12 dead in the gun slaughter at a Virginia Beach city office Friday afternoon. Head of trauma at one VB hospital describes the critical condition patient’s injuries as “devastating”. Gunman is identified as 40 year old DeWayne Craddock,…… MORE
Dallas Police Adds More Detectives to Homicide Unit After 40 Homicides Reported in May
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Police report a total of 40 homicides in the month of May alone. DPD Assistant Chief Avery Moore said they’re going to pull detectives from other units to help solve these crimes and reduce the homicide rate for the future. “I have increased the homicide unit to 22 detectives effective immediately,” Moore said. “Our…… MORE
North Texans Donate Needed Supplies to Flood Victims
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – As spring storm season continues to threaten the U.S. with a record number of tornadoes this year, World Vision in Grand Prairie sent out a full truck of supplies Friday to help the people neighbors in Arkansas which were hit with multiple tornados and flooding this week. The emergency supplies will be distributed to towns along the Arkansas River including Fort…… MORE
NTTA Toll Rates to Increase this Summer
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Tollway Authority will increase toll rates this summer, implementing a biennial toll rate schedule approved by the board. On average, TollTag rates will adjust one penny per mile, from 18 to 19 cents. Officials with NTTA pledge that ZipCash customers who open a TollTag account prior to July 1 will…… MORE
Grand Prairie Woman Charged with Lighting Stepdaughter’s Face on Fire
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Grand Prairie Police Department has arrested and charged a woman for allegedly burning her five-year-old stepdaughter. According to Grand Prairie Police, on Monday, May 13 Officers responded to a report of a child that had been burned and was in need of medical treatment. The child’s stepmother stated to officers that…… MORE
Time Running Out to Bid on Confederate Statue Removed from Dallas Park
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Time is running out for anyone wishing to place a bid on a Confederate statue removed from a Dallas park nearly 18 months ago. The City Council voted to have the Robert E. Lee statue removed from Oak Lawn Park, formerly Lee Park, in 2017. It has sat in a storage facility…… MORE
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