Coppell (WBAP/KLIF) – Americans are still afraid of self driving cars. AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey found that 71 percent of people are afraid to ride in fully self-driving vehicles. AAA believes the key to helping consumers feel more comfortable with fully self-driving vehicles will be bridging the gap between the perception of automated vehicle…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush welcomed new U.S. citizens Monday during a naturalization ceremony in Dallas, saying that “amid all the complications of policy, may we never forget that immigration is a blessing and a strength.” Bush and former first lady Laura Bush spoke to the around 50 candidates for naturalization…… MORE
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Collin County Sheriffs Department launches an app to provide real time updates and information to citizens. The Mobile App is free and is now available for download, in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Sergeant Jessica Pond says the app allows easy access to the most important features of their website including…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Charges against three dallas police officers accused of recklessly causing the death of a 32-year-old man were dropped Monday. According to the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, charges of misdemeanor deadly conduct against Dallas Police Sgt. Kevin Mansell and Officers Danny Vasquez and Dustin Dillard were all dropped in the death of…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President George W. Bush is calling on Congress to deliver comprehensive immigration reform. The 43rd President of the United States said Monday that he’s confident the U.S. will “have a fair and just immigration policy soon.” In front of a crowd of nearly 50 newly naturalized U.S. citizens from 22 countries, at the…… MORE
DALLAS – A real estate company owned by former Cowboys great Emmitt Smith is trying to revitalize a South Dallas building. Emmitt Smith Communities has joined up with American South Real Estate Fund to finance and renovate the 30,000-square-foot Urban League building on South Lancaster Road. The project is estimated to cost around $6 million.…… MORE
DEER PARK (WBAP/KLIF News) – Firefighters are still battling a massive blaze at a petrochemicals terminal in Deer Park, about 20 miles southeast of Houston. The fire erupted at the Intercontinental Terminals Company Sunday morning when the terminal that stores petrochemical liquids and gases, including fuel and bunker oil, ignited. Authorities said the flames have…… MORE
UPDATE: Dallas County court records show former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has an August 12th trial date. She’s charged with murder in the shooting death of Botham Jean at their apartment complex last year. Guyger said she went into the wrong unit and thought Jean was an intruder. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)- An evidentiary hearing is…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Beto O’Rourke’s Democratic presidential campaign says he raised more than $6 million online during the first 24 hours after he announced his White House bid last week. O’Rourke spokesman Chris Evans tweeted Monday the “record-breaking” $6.1 million came “without a dime” from political action committees, corporations or special interests. The $6.1 million…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight to Hawaii touched down in Honolulu on Sunday afternoon, marking a milestone for the Dallas-based airline. It’s the first time the airline flew passengers so far over open ocean to such a distant destination. Southwest veteran pilot, Capt. Michael Styer told our media partner WFAA-TV. “It’s been a…… MORE
