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
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Arlington Police Department released its annual report to show the community what they accomplished in 2018. Lieutenant Christopher Cook said they had a significant reduce in crime rates over the last year. There was an 8% reduction in overall crimes, 13% in violent crimes, and a 7% decrease in property crimes. Cook…… MORE
KEMP (WBAP/KLIF) – A billboard east of Dallas that appears to condemn the city for its recent action regarding confederate monuments, is offending some North Texans. The billboard sits off of HWY 175 near the City of Kemp, about 45 miles east of Dallas. It features a cartoon image of a Confederate soldier urinating on…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Sheriff’s are calling on congress for more border security. Sheriff’s from more than 20 Texas counties are asking Congress to take action quickly to better secure the border. “There have been a half a million people in the United States or more that have perished from a drug overdose since 9-11,” said…… MORE
DALLAS – Students at SMU law school may soon be somewhat surprised to see a teenager sitting in the seat next to them. Haley Taylor Schlitz, 16, will be headed to Dedman School of Law this coming fall. Schlitz currently is attending Texas Woman’s University and is expected to graduate with a degree in Interdisciplinary…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas is facing a lawsuit by a former student who claims he was sexually abused by a former priest. Attorney Hal Browne says his client was allegedly sexually assaulted by former Jesuit Priest Donald Dickerson when he taught at the school in the late 70’s.…… MORE
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Best Selling Author, and KLIF Talk Show Host Ben Shapiro has a new book out, about what makes American society really great… and why we’re in danger of losing it. It’s called The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral Purpose Made the West Great, and he joined Dave and Amy…… MORE
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Should 16 Year Olds Be Allowed to Vote? That’s been a topic of conversation in recent months on Capitol Hill, after an amendment was made to House Bill 1 that would give anyone older than 16 the right to vote in Federal elections. One lawmaker supporting that legislation is Congressman Michael Burgess. He…… MORE
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police need help identifying people involved in a huge brawl with two officers at AT&T stadium over the weekend. Scores of people began going at in after a boxing title fight between hometown favorite, IBF welterwight champion Errol Spence of DeSoto and WBC lightweight champ Mikey Garcia. Two Arlington officers…… MORE
