PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- Construction is underway for a new 26-mile commuter train taking people to and from Plano to the DFW Airport. Gordan Shattles with DART says the $1.2 billion project will be DART’s first East to West commuter train and it’ll connect Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties. “It’s wonderful to have new businesses and people…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A 9-year-old girl is still in the hospital after being shot in a suspected act of road rage this week in Dallas. Rubye Rhodes was shot while riding on I-35 E near the Manana exit when her mother, Diamond Dixon, said she honked at a man who cut her off in traffic…… MORE
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Grand Prairie Police Department has memorialized a fallen officer who was killed in the line of duty last year. 38-year-old Officer AJ Casteneda was killed last June when he was hit by another car while running radar on the George Bush Turnpike. Now the department has named an academy…… MORE
Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police shot and killed a man who was raging through an apartment complex early Tuesday morning, threatening residents. Chief Frank Dixon says they had five officers on the scene at 3:00 am, dealing with a man who had been pounding on doors demanding entrance, and smashing light bulbs in the hallways.…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas area congressman John Ratcliffe has been added to President Trump’s impeachment defense team. The white house made the announcement Monday night. Ratcliffe is a former federal prosecutor who President Trump picked last summer to be the new Director of National Intelligence. His nomination was dropped within a few days after senators…… MORE
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas area Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe has joined President Trump’s impeachment defense team. The White House made the announcement last night. In a statement, Ratcliffe said, “I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This impeachment is an assault on due process. It’s an assault on the separation of powers. It’s unconstitutional. I’m…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After serving over 40 years with the Lewisville Fire Department, Chief Tim Tittle has died. In a statement from the City of Lewisville, the city said Tittle lost his long and courageous fight against cancer this morning. The statement went on to say he “leaves a legacy of unparalleled dedication &…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has issued a proclamation declaring 2020 “A Year of Nonviolence” in the city. The Mayor made the proclamation in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “Dr. King dedicated himself to the principles of nonviolence in his pursuit of a more just world, and this weekend serves as…… MORE
HONOLULU (WBAP/KLIF News) – An African American World War II hero will be given one of the highest honors in a ceremony at Pearl Harbor on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The U.S. Navy announced it will honor Mess Attendant 2nd Class Doris Miller of Texas by naming a new aircraft carrier after the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — This year’s super bowl features four former North Texan high school football players. The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers have a combined 12 players who played high school football in the Lone Star State. Four of them played in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The Chiefs have defensive back Armani Watts from…… MORE
