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Street Racing Kills Man Days Before Birthday

Street Racing Kills Man Days Before Birthday

(WBAP/KLIF) DALLAS, TX —  Street racing caused the death of a man, Sunday morning, when one of the cars crashed into the victim’s vehicle. 45 year old Kendrick Lyons was stopped at the intersection of Cushing drive and Masters in Dallas, when his car was hit by one of the racers. The impact ejected Lyons…MORE

One Killed, Three Injured in Biker Gang Bar Fight

One Killed, Three Injured in Biker Gang Bar Fight

MIDLAND, Texas (AP) — One person was killed and three others injured Sunday following a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs at a bar in Midland Texas, authorities said. Officers were called to the Your Place bar at 8:26 p.m. Sunday and discovered four people had been shot, one fatally, according to the Midland Police Department.…MORE

US Evacuates Americans On Quarantined Cruise Ship; 14 Test Positive For Coronavirus

US Evacuates Americans On Quarantined Cruise Ship; 14 Test Positive For Coronavirus

(CNN) Fourteen passengers aboard US chartered flights evacuating Americans and their families from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for novel coronavirus, according to a joint statement from the US Departments of State and Health and Human Services. The passengers are among the more than 300 people removed from the ship, which is docked off…MORE

Dallas Renegades Get First Win of Inaugural Season

Dallas Renegades Get First Win of Inaugural Season

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas Renegades were able to get their first win of the inaugural XFL season on Sunday beating the Los Angeles wildcats 25-18. Running Back Cam-Artis Payne also scored the Renegades first touchdown of the season. Ex-University of Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones got his first career start throwing for 305 yards, one touchdown,…MORE

Sunday’s building implosion in Dallas was a partial failure

Sunday’s building implosion in Dallas was a partial failure

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Sunday morning’s implosion of a vacant 11 story Dallas office tower did not go as planned. The plan was to set off a series of explosions inside the building on Haskell Avenue at Central Expressway. Knock it into a pile of rubble; then clear away the rubble, and start construction on a…MORE

Police Say Former Pastor Kills Wife, Son, & Himself

Police Say Former Pastor Kills Wife, Son, & Himself

SUGAR LAND, Texas (AP) – Police are trying to determine why a former pastor from the Houston area fatally shot his wife and 11-year-old son, strangled his daughter then killed himself. Authorities say 53-year-old Richard Logan of Sugar Land killed 48-year-old Diana Logan and their son Aaron on Tuesday at their home in Sugar Land.…MORE

Texas Man Allegedly Kills Puppy Out of Boredom

Texas Man Allegedly Kills Puppy Out of Boredom

MONTE ALTO, Texas (AP) – A 21-year-old Texas man is accused of hanging a small puppy by the neck from a tree and posting a video of the deed on Facebook. Deputies say Claudio Gomez of Monte Alto, Texas, told them he was “acting out of boredom.” He’s booked in the Hidalgo County Jail, charged…MORE

High rise building to be imploded in Dallas

High rise building to be imploded in Dallas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The tricky implosion of an 11 story building in Dallas is set to take place early Sunday morning. The old Affiliated Computer Services building on Haskell Avenue at Central Expressway will be brought down about 7:45 AM. Central Expressway and a number of side streets, including Haskell Avenue, will be closed a…MORE

Critical Missing Person – Alfred Johnson

Critical Missing Person – Alfred Johnson

The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Critical Missing Person Alfred Johnson. On February 13, 2020, Mr. Johnson was last seen in the 9100 block of Southern Boulevard. He may be a danger to himself. Mr. Johnson is described as a  32-year-old Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He stands…MORE

North Texas Businesses Help Those Affected By Noah’s Event Venue Sudden Closures

North Texas Businesses Help Those Affected By Noah’s Event Venue Sudden Closures

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- Thousands of people nation-wide have been affected by the sudden closure of an event venue chain that filed for bankruptcy. Around 30 Noah’s Event Venues closed nation-wide leaving many scrambling to find a new place to have their weddings or parties. Genena Armstrong of McKinney planned to have her 50th birthday party this…MORE