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Police Search for Missing Couple

Police Search for Missing Couple

GRAND PRAIRIE/DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Grand Prairie and Dallas Police are searching for a missing couple. Mark Beseda with the Grand Prairie Police Department says the family of Weltzin Garcia and Alfonso Hernandez reported them missing at around 5:00 am Tuesday. Hernandez’s vehicle, a 2009 black, two-door Honda Accord, has been found parked at White Rock…MORE

CBD Oil is mostly ‘illegal’ says Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office

CBD Oil is mostly ‘illegal’ says Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office

Tarrant County (WBAP/KLIF) – CBD oil may be becoming more prevalent around the metroplex, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely legal. The Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office has issued a statement reminding folks that CBD oil is only legal for epilepsy patients through a doctor’s prescription. “In May 2017, the Texas Commissioner of Health added…MORE

Most Viewers Approved of President Trump’s 2nd State of the Union Address

Most Viewers Approved of President Trump’s 2nd State of the Union Address

Washington – (WBAP/KLIF) – Reaction is coming in to President Trump’s 2nd State of the Union address. There were are issues that North Texas Congressmen from both parties agree on after the speech. Freshman Democratic Representative Colin Allred was looking to hear something about improving the nation’s infrastructure, and lowering the cost of prescription medication;…MORE

Lewisville Teen Says Man Followed Her Into A Movie Theater Restroom

Lewisville Teen Says Man Followed Her Into A Movie Theater Restroom

Lewisville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A fearless 15-year old in Lewisville is being praised for her bravery in chasing down a man who allegedly peaked into her stall at a movie theater restroom. The girl, identified as Emmalyn says on her way to the restroom she made notice of a man in the hallway of the…MORE

Five Cases Of Measles Confirmed in Texas

Five Cases Of Measles Confirmed in Texas

HOUSTON (AP) – Health officials say five cases of measles have been confirmed in southern Texas, including four children under the age of 2. The cases, which were announced Monday, include three in the Houston area, one in Galveston County and one in Montgomery County. A possible sixth case in Texas is awaiting lab confirmation.…MORE

Beto O’Rourke says he’ll decide on 2020 run by month’s end

Beto O’Rourke says he’ll decide on 2020 run by month’s end

By STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT NEW YORK (AP) — Breaking months of near-silence about his political future, Democrat Beto O’Rourke said Tuesday that he would announce his decision about a 2020 presidential run “before the end of the month” and suggested he’s leaning toward it. The former Texas congressman, who found political stardom in…MORE

2-Story Rec Center Coming to Southeast Arlington

2-Story Rec Center Coming to Southeast Arlington

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A new recreation center is coming to Southeast Arlington Summer 2020. The 36,000 square foot facility will have indoor and outdoor spaces including fitness areas, dance studios, a skate park, playground, splash pad and a walking trail on the 12 acre site. Arlington Parks Planning Manager De’Onna Garner says this project has been in the…MORE

Dallas Rape Crisis Center President Praises New Bipartisan Survivor Bills

Dallas Rape Crisis Center President Praises New Bipartisan Survivor Bills

​ DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) –​ The President of the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center says support for sexual assault survivors is long overdue, but is pleased to see help finally coming from Austin. Amy Jones helped advise lawmakers on new proposed legislation and this week, bipartisan state senators and representatives announced several new bills to support…MORE