McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in Mckinney have arrested a juvenile in the shooting death of 55-year-old James Penegar. Penegar was killed March 8th, after someone fired shots into a crowd of at least 30 people gathered outside a house in the 800 block of Maples Avenue following a confrontation. Witnesses say at least two…… MORE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF)- The first brewery in North Richland Hills is set to open this May. Eric Johnson founder of Brutal Beer Works said the mid-cities area lacks breweries and is excited to bring it to North Richland Hills. “There’s several in Dallas and Fort worth and in the mid cities area there’s only…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas House passed a Bill to rename part of Highway 75 in Richardson to honor a fallen officer. Part of U.S Highway 75 could be named the “Officer David Sherrard Memorial Highway” after approval from the Senate. Sherrard was fatally shot last year, making him the first Richardson police officer killed in the line…… MORE
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
