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Colorado sheriff warns Texas against legalizing marijuana

Colorado sheriff warns Texas against legalizing marijuana

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Colorado sheriff is warning Texas to do its homework before taking any steps to legalize or decriminalize marijuana. The Texas legislature is poised to consider five different bills related to the legalization of medical marijuana and one that proposes legalizing the possession, cultivation and sale of cannabis. Bill Elder is…MORE

Ennis Police Believe Body Found in Creek is That of Emily Wade

Ennis Police Believe Body Found in Creek is That of Emily Wade

ENNIS (WBAP/KLIF) – Ennis Police believe the body of a missing woman was found Monday morning. According to the Ennis Police Department, search volunteers found the deceased body of a woman Monday meeting the description of Emily Wade. The body was found in a creek bed that was known to be flooding on the night…MORE

Former Dallas Cowboy Running Back Arrested at Collin County Restaurant Drive Thru

Former Dallas Cowboy Running Back Arrested at Collin County Restaurant Drive Thru

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) –  A former Dallas Cowboy is out of jail on bond following a Monday morning arrest in McKinney. Former Cowboys Running Back Darren McFadden is charged with DWI and Resisting Arrest, according to court records. McFadden, who played College Football at the University of Arkansas, was released on bond after McKinney Police say…MORE

North Texans Honor the MLK Holiday

North Texans Honor the MLK Holiday

(WBAP/KLIF) – Cities across North Texas are honoring the Martin Luther King Junior holiday with parades and services. “Everyone in the community enjoys coming out and seeing all the bands and the drill teams,” a Fort Worth MLK Parade goer said. Both Dallas and Fort Worth held separate parades. The 2nd Annual Collin County Dr.…MORE

President Trump Pays Visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington

President Trump Pays Visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has paid a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader. Trump arrived shortly after 11 a.m. to pay his respects on a frigid and windy day. He was joined by Vice President Mike Pence, who accompanied Trump in…MORE

Fort Worth Unveils New MLK Heritage Trails Marker on Main Street

Fort Worth Unveils New MLK Heritage Trails Marker on Main Street

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth is hopeful a historic event from the past can help shape the future. A historical marker was unveiled Monday morning at General Worth Square commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s only visit to Fort Worth in 1959. The civil rights leader was invited to Cowtown by the…MORE

Dallas Police Warning Residents About Suspicious Masked Man

Dallas Police Warning Residents About Suspicious Masked Man

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Residents in Northeast Dallas have complained about a suspicious masked man who has been knocking on doors and police are urging everyone to be cautious. The person is a white man with a stocky build and blue eyes. Resident have reported seeing him wearing a camouflaged face mask, navy blue hooded sweatshirt,…MORE

Southwest Airlines Wants to Help you get to The Big Game

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas based Southwest Airlines is adding additional flights to Atlanta for fans wanting to attend the Super Bowl. The game will be played between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots. On Friday, February. 1, 2019, the carrier will add four additional flights from Boston to Atlanta, two more flights from…MORE

Ft. Worth Approves Design Work for Expanded Trinity Trails

Ft. Worth Approves Design Work for Expanded Trinity Trails

FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – An alignment study will begin soon on a stretch of the Trinity Trails that will complete the last four miles connecting Ft. Worth to Arlington. The extension will begin at River Trails Park in Ft. Worth and end a River Legacy Park in Arlington. $148,000 will be spent on an alignment…MORE

TCU Student Jailed in London for Drunk, Belligerent Behavior on Flight

TCU Student Jailed in London for Drunk, Belligerent Behavior on Flight

LONDON (WBAP/KLIF News) — A TCU student who got drunk and belligerent on a flight from London to Dallas last month has been sentenced to six months in British prison. 21-year-old Jeffrey “Tanner” Libby pleaded guilty to three counts of assault, one count of being drunk on an aircraft, and one for threatening and using…MORE