MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – McKinney Police said 15-year-old Landon Bourque was fatally hit near Roach Middle School in Frisco ISD. It happened just before 5:30 Wednesday morning as the teen was riding his bicycle in a marked school crossing at Independence Parkway and George Washington Drive. The driver stopped and rendered aid but the…… MORE
EPA Urging Residents to Avoid Duck Creek in the Aftermath of Sherwin-Williams Plant Fire
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents in Garland to avoid fishing in certain creeks because of contaminated runoff from the fire at the Sherwin-Williams plant on Monday. The City of Garland said the foam retardant from the Sherwin-Williams’ suppression system entered the sewers and surrounding creeks. Officials said while…… MORE
Heat, Wind, Dry Ground and now, Lightning
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-9-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 8PM * * * * RED FLAG WARNING * * TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, WINDY AND HOT WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS MAINLY NORTH… HIGH NEAR 105 WINDS SOUTHWEST 20-30 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…WIDELY ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS…OTHERWISE.. PARTLY CLOUDY, WINDY…… MORE
Undercover Dallas Police Officer Shot, Car Stolen
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Southwest Airlines Sanctioned by Federal Judge
(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines received a blistering 29-page court order, Monday. A federal judge has levied sanctions on Southwest Airlines for disregarding his order following a lawsuit won by one of its flight attendants. The most recent ruling stems from the case of flight attendant Charlene Carter, who was fired for criticizing a union boss…… MORE
Armed Officers to Roam the Halls in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature’s passage of HB 3 is aimed at increasing protection and safety of the state’s school children. Grapevine-Colleyvilld ISD is the latest school district to partner with local police departments to station an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) at every campus. The GCISD Board of Trustees approved interlocal agreements with both…… MORE
Irving’s Longest-Serving Police Chief Dead at 91
(WBAP/KLIF) — The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Irving’s longest-serving police chief, who died Sunday at the age of 91. Benny Newman passed away with family and loved ones surrounding him after a life that impacted many in North Texas. Robert Reeves with Irving Police Department says Newman had a special love…… MORE
Texas Man Dies at Utah National Park
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man on a mission to spread his father’s ashes ends in tragedy. 66-year-old James Bernard Hendricks was on a trip to the Sierra Nevada region in California and Nevada to spread his fathers ashes. The Austin man had stopped in Utah at Arches National Park where he unexpectedly died. Park Rangers…… MORE
Gun Found in Backpack of Mesquite ISD Student on First Day of School
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Mesquite ISD officials said a Horne High School student brought a gun to campus on the first day of classes on Monday, August 7. According to a release, the weapon was found amid the district’s enforcement of a new clear bag policy. Police confiscated the gun and took the student…… MORE
Whataburger Giving Away Free Food, Merchandise in Honor of its 73rd Birthday
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – One of Texas’ most popular fast food chains is giving away free burgers in honor of its 73rd birthday. Tuesday, August 8 has been claimed National Whataburger Day by the San Antonio-based company. The restaurant is giving its rewards members a free Whataburger through the app today. Members must…… MORE
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