DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A suspect is dead and two Police Officers are hurt after Police say a DART bus was hijacked in Dallas County. The bus was eventually stopped by Police spike strips on the President George Bush Turnpike after a Police chase and shootout. According to Garland Police Officer Pedro Barineau, the suspect held the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Just one week after Easter Sunday tornadoes that killed at least 36 people across the Deep South, millions of Americans are again facing the possibility of large and powerful tornadoes. While the chances exist for East Texas to see some severe weather, the greatest threat being large hail and damaging winds along with…… MORE
San Antonio (AP) – A fifth scheduled execution of a Texas death row inmate has been delayed because of the coronavirus spread around the state. Carlos Treviño’s execution, which had been set for June 3, was postponed to September 30. The 45 year old Treviño was condemned for the 1996 gang rape and fatal stabbing…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A few hundred political activists demonstrated on the steps of the Texas capitol building Saturday, calling for an end to social restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. The protest in Austin came despite Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement Friday that he will start easing such restrictions this week. The rally…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas police are searching for a gunman believed to have tried to rob a boy sitting in a car in South Dallas Friday night about 8:30. Police say they believe the boy became a target of a gunman who approached, demanding property. While it’s not clear if the child turned over…… MORE
WBAP/KLIF – Saturday’s updated Covid 19 victim numbers have arrived from Dallas and Tarrant Counties, both heralding negative news again. Dallas County today announces five new deaths from the coronavirus; 134 new positive cases for a North Texas-leading total of 2,324 cases to date Tarrant County says testing has uncovered another 54 cases announced today;…… MORE
Update: DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Assistant Fire Chief Bill Murphy said the evacuations affected those within a quarter-mile radius. “There is no danger outside of this area at this time. That’s why we were a little overly cautious and evacuated a large area.” Murphy said a six to 12 inch gas line ruptured underneath the road,…… MORE
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center reports the birth of record setting twin girls Friday. Andee Grace Stokes and Baylee Sue Stokes each weighed a little more than 9 pounds; 18 lbs. 3 ounces in all. Andee, who was born first, weighed in at 9 lbs., 1 oz. and 22 inches long. Baylee Sue was born one…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The Dallas Life Homeless Shelter has been hit hard by COVID-19, now that 17 people staying their tested positive for the virus Friday morning. “We would have to assume almost everyone has been exposed, and certainly do additional testing if they develop symptoms,” said Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr.…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Concerned about Mesquite Independent School District students having enough food to make it through the rest of the school season without classes or the meals that come with them, Malik Jefferson and Rashard Higgins will be at Mesquite’s Lake Pointe Church, Town East Campus this Sunday, collecting non perishable food donations…… MORE
