CELINA (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Celina announced this week that Scottish Rite for Children has purchased a 76-acre parcel of land at the Dallas North Tollway and Collin County Outer Loop. Scottish Rite for Children becomes the second major North Texas healthcare provider to stake claim to land that sits alongside the future Tollway…… MORE
Texas House Democrats Call for Special Session
The Texas House Democratic Caucus is calling on Governor Abbott to call a special session related to last month’s elementary school massacre in Uvalde. “Texans want common sense gun reform,” said Caucus Chairman, Rep. Chris Turner. “Including raising the age to purchase an assault weapon, enacting extreme risk protective orders, closing background check loopholes, and…… MORE
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Kicks Off Summer Meal Program
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A number of non-profits in North Texas are rolling out their summer meal programs for kids who are experiencing food insecurity. Many North Texas children were getting their meals from free-programs while in school and are need of the help to sustain them during the summer months. The United Way…… MORE
Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Gun Law in Major Ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court has struck down a New York gun law in a ruling expected to directly impact half a dozen other populous states. The justices’ 6-3 decision is expected to allow more people to legally carry guns on the streets of the nation’s largest cities – including New York,…… MORE
WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6 Committee Public Hearing 5
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will hear from former DOJ officials who faced down a relentless pressure campaign from then-President Trump over the 2020 election results, beginning at 2PM Central. WASHINGTON (AP) – The officials are also expected to testify about a bizarre challenge from within their own ranks. Thursday’s hearing…… MORE
WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6 Committee Public Hearing 5
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection will hear from former DOJ officials who faced down a relentless pressure campaign from then-President Trump over the 2020 election results, beginning at 2PM Central. WASHINGTON (AP) – The officials are also expected to testify about a bizarre challenge from within their own ranks. Thursday’s hearing…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: North Texas Nuclear Scientist Rescued From Ukraine
John Spor in from Rowlett, but has been living in Mariupol, Ukraine for many years to pick his brain on the systems he developed for U.S. missiles. Once the war with Russia broke out, Russian forces were trying to capture him. He talked with Dave and Amy about his escape thanks to the Tampa Based…… MORE
Alleged Sex Trafficker Arrested in W. Fort Worth
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office says that aa 16-year-old runaway from Mansfield was found and rescued from a sex trafficker operating out of Fort Worth, In a press release, the TCSO says that 40-year old Brandon Williams was arrested on a charge of Trafficking a Child. he’s being held on 100-thousand…… MORE
Fort Worth PD Looking Missing 12-Year Old Girl
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police have issued a missing child alert for 12-year old Aubree Trainer who was last seen in the 5700 block of Giddyup lane around 10pm on June 20. Aubrey is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, with medium-length auburn hair and hazel eyes. She was…… MORE
Uvalde School Police Chief Placed on Leave
UVALDE (WBAP/KLIF) – The chief of the Uvalde School District Police Department has been put on administrative leave one day after scathing testimony from the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety. The school superintendent released a statement saying Chief Pete Arrendondo has been put on leave as the investigation into the police response…… MORE
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