Fort Worth (AP) – Dan Jenkins, the sports writing great and best-selling author known for his humor, has died. He was 89. TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati confirmed Jenkins died Thursday in his hometown of Fort Worth. Jenkins started his writing career at The Fort Worth Press, and rose to stardom at Sports Illustrated. He…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) FORT WORTH, Texas — More than 30 people, including 9 firefighters, were treated after a hazmat incident at a Fort Worth business on Friday afternoon. According to the Fire Department, the firefighters were taken to a hospital for further treatment. The remaining 23 civilians went through a “decontamination process” at the scene, fire officials…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) launches an app to keep schools safe. The iWatchTexas app made by DPS partnering with the Texas Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and the Texas School Safety Center, is a tool to help law enforcement and keep students safe. “If you see something, say something and this is set up…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas Police Department is still trying to find a suspect who shot a dog in the face on February 28th. Sergeant Nicole Walton said three young children were walking their dog near a dumpster in an apartment complex at Woodhollow Drive near Loop 12 and Highway 67. “I don’t know how these children…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth representatives returns to the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin this weekend, to showcase the city. “People loved it, we had great feedback on it and we got people calling us to ask about our city and wanting to visit, so we wanted to come back this year abnd do it again,” said…… MORE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF)- Crews worked to remove a car that crashed halfway inside a North Richland Hills Hooters on Boulevard 26 off Northeast Loop 820 Friday afternoon. Carissa Katekuru with the North Richland Hills Police Department said the driver and others inside the car were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. “The driver…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The pedestrian hit by a vehicle late last month in Denton has died and two people jailed in connection to the case could face more charges. According to the Denton Police Department, the victim of an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, that occurred on February 26 passed away Friday at Medical…… MORE
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF News) – Anyone with warrants out of Lancaster, will want to take advantage of the city’s relief program tomorrow morning. The Great Warrant Roundup is underway in Texas and starting Saturday, agencies will be ramping up efforts to serve them. The City of Lancaster’s Jasmine Carr says anyone with a Class-C warrant from the city…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police have arrested two people in connection with a string of alleged armed robberies of DISD students in Oak Cliff in recent weeks. 18-year old Christopher Wade and a 17-year old were taking into custody Thursday. Police say Dixon and Wade were positively identified as the suspects who robbed students of…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Big Tex asked and Texas answered! After over 250 entries in the Big Tex Boot Design contest, the winner is Katie Sauceda of Keller. Katie created a design that pays homage to Lone Star State, complete with the Texas flag, the Alamo and a longhorn on the boots. She now gets to…… MORE
