TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) Officials say a Tarrant County resident tested positive for measles after traveling out of the country. Chief Epidemiologist Russell Jones said he strongly urges anyone, especially if you are traveling abroad to get two of the Measles vaccines. “Measles is a vaccine preventable disease, if you’re considering…… MORE
ANNA (WBAP/KLIF) – Rapid growth in the City of Anna was the focus of the city’s inaugural ‘State of the City address’ by Mayor Nate Pike. The hour-long presentation Tuesday consisted of nearly 30 slides which gave attendees a look at the City of Anna’s structure along with its short- and long-term plans and programs. The…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Emergency managers from multiple cities and counties in North Texas participated Thursday in the largest severe weather exercise ever conducted in the Metroplex. “We know that failing to plan is planning to fail,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. “This is a great opportunity for fast action, stress, problem solving and camaraderie as…… MORE
KELLER, TX – The city of Keller could be the next city in tarrant county to allow liquor stores. For the issue to get on a city ballot, close to 7,500 signatures are needed. A political action committee representing bars and restaurants recently hired Texas Petition Strategies to launch a petition drive in the coming…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas House has cleared a bill strengthening the state’s open records laws after a border city refused to say how much it paid pop star Enrique Iglesisas for a concert. The measure gives tentative approval to requiring more disclosure over entertainment events that use public funds. The bill follows backlash…… MORE
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Five months after a violent road rage incident in Arlington, the suspect has turned himself in. Police believe 29-year old Andrew Cantu fled to Mexico after the incident on October 22nd. Police say after a fender-bender on I-20 near Collins Street, Cantu allegedly fired shots into a car, striking the driver…… MORE
Rowlett, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Rowlett and Garland police were called to a reported bank robbery Wednesday afternoon at a Bank of America at 2409 Lakeview Parkway in Rowlett. Police say the alleged suspect walked into the bank, claiming to have a bomb and demanded money, then drove off. Officers along with a DPS Air unit began…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Hillary Clinton is endorsing a Dallas Mayoral Candidate. The former presidential contender is throwing her support behind Dallas lawyer Regina Montoya. Montoya made the announcement via twitter. In a statement, Clinton said she and Montoya have “been friends and colleagues for decades.” Mrs. Clinton went on to say, “Regina is committed to her…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — An Englishman has died after the four-wheeler he was driving collided head-on with another all-terrain vehicle at a North Texas off-roading event known as “Rednecks with Paychecks Spring Break,” a sheriff’s official said Wednesday. After the crash early Saturday, Steven Fairbairn was airlifted about 70 miles (110 kilometers) from the grounds of…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A new hotel is coming to Arlington’s entertainment district. The Live! by Loews Hotel opens this Summer but is now booking reservations. Director of sales, Marcela Ceccacci said it’s a great location for sports fans….only a quarter of a mile away from the Cowboys Stadium, across the street from Globe Life Park and next…… MORE
