FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Fort Worth Police are searching for a suspect officials say knocked an elderly woman on the head with a gun during demands she turn over her vehicle’s keys. Police say the man hit the woman on the head with a handgun and took money from her purse. A bystander tried…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Salvation Army is entering its busiest time of year amid criticism as the charity denies claims of discrimination. The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign is ramping up with carolers and its famous red bells. But, this holiday season has already brought controversy with claims from some that the organization has a history…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Legal troubles continue this week for a Dallas activist. Dominique Alexander, Founder and Director of The Next Generation Action Network, was indicted by a Dallas County Grand Jury on a charge on Continuance Family Violence. Alexander was arrested in April accused of pushing, choking and head butting his partner and children’s mother.…… MORE
WESTLAKE (WBAP/KLIF) – A major financial investment company is moving its headquarters to DFW. The Charles Schwab Corporation said Monday that it is acquiring TD Ameritrade in a deal valued at $26 billion. “The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Schwab and TD Ameritrade, as well as the Strategic Development Committee…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A local non profit is asking for the community’s help to decorate headstones of veterans buried at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery this holiday season. Wreaths Across America DFW Coordinator Chris Bush says they’re hoping to collect 46,000 wreaths by December 2nd to endure every headstone has a wreath this holiday. “It is very important that…… MORE
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – In the wake of 40 reported illnesses reported in 16 states connected to an E. coli outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising consumers not to eat any romaine lettuce that has been harvest out the growing region of Salinas, California. The Food and Drug Administration said anyone…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Just four months away from the Texas primary, democratic activists don’t feel their U.S. Senate candidates can beat incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Many are hoping that Beto O’Rourke or Julian Castro will jump into the race, according to the Dallas Morning News. Among the top 5 of 8 candidates are former…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A high speed chase that started in the Pleasant Grove area ended in a crash this morning. WFAA-TV reports, the incident started out as a shooting call at a house near C. F. Hawn Freeway. Dallas Police spotted the suspect vehicle on the way to the scene and he took off. The…… MORE
OAKLAND, Miss. (AP) – A Mississippi company is recalling more than 86 tons of chicken fried rice that may contain bits of plastic. A recall notice says Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. of Oakland, Mississippi, reported the problem after customers complained. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says it hasn’t had…… MORE
DENVER (AP) – Southwest Airlines has received $12.5 million in tax credits for a major expansion that could bring 1,000 new jobs to Denver International Airport over the next eight years. The Dallas-based airline chose Denver over Nashville, Tennessee and Houston for its expansion. In order to receive the full incentive from the Colorado Economic…… MORE
