DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Fire Fighters Association announced Monday its endorsement of Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs to be the next Mayor of Dallas. “We’ve thoroughly reviewed all nine Mayoral candidates and Scott Griggs stands out from the group with an invigorating, new plan to push Dallas forward,” said Dallas Fire Fighters Association President Jim…… MORE
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Arlington is investigating three murders in a 24 hour span, including the shooting death of a man in his own driveway yesterday afternoon. Arlington residents say it doesn’t change how they feel about the city. One man says it’ll make him be more aware, but will not cause…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Exclusive audio obtained by our media partner, WFAA-TV, of the 9-11 call made on the night of a highly publicized assault of a woman in Deep Ellum appears to counter her details of events. During the altercation over where L’Daijohnique Lee’s car was parked — she is heard using racial slurs. Beating…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A bill designed to limit rapid growth of property taxes in Texas has won its first round of approval in the state Senate. Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican legislative leaders have made property tax relief a top priority of the legislative session. The bill approved Monday wouldn’t reduce property taxes, but…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A sweeping Texas bill that would toughen penalties for election-related crimes advanced Monday over protests from civil rights groups who say it punishes voters with jail time for making potentially honest mistakes. The GOP-backed measure, which has now tentatively cleared the Texas Senate, has intensified voting rights battles in the Capitol…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A new universally inclusive playground just opened in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park. The Dream Park is wheelchair accessible with rubber surfaces and wider equipment so that children of all abilities can play. Dream Park Non-Profit President Rachel Churchill said this park has been a vision for six years and is completely funded through…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A new universally inclusive playground just opened in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park. The Dream Park is wheelchair accessible with rubber surfaces and wider equipment so that children of all abilities can play. Dream Park Non-Profit President Rachel Churchill said this park has been a vision for six years and is completely funded through…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Reports of a fire at the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris spread around the globe Monday. President Trump took to Twitter with his response: So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly! —…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas’ gang unit is about to double in size. Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, two new prosecutors and one additional investigator will be added to the team. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the new members are needed to help deal with groups such as MS…… MORE
Update at 1:25pm: (AP) – Part of the spire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has collapsed amid a raging fire. Police in Paris say the cause of the massive fire enveloping the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral isn’t yet known. The French capital’s police department said no deaths have been reported from Monday’s fire.…… MORE
