ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Arlington is considering regulations for short term rental homes such as Air BnB’s. Gincy Thoppil Arlington’s Planning and Development director says they’re considering requiring permits to allow rentals. These permits will also help the city keep track of the amount of these homes in a specific area. They city discussed…… MORE
The Arlington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an armed robbery suspect targeting cell phone stores. According to a press release, the lone robber wears a bandana covering his face, but is believed to be a Hispanic man, 5 foot 3 inches tall, and 200 pounds. He is suspected in five Arlington robberies…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth’s Alliance Airport will soon be home to a new regional air hub for Amazon. The company announced Tuesday that operations are expected to begin next year on the west side of the airport. Hundreds of jobs are expected to result from the announcement. “The Fort Worth Chamber was proud…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A judge has found a former University of Texas student not guilty by reason of insanity in a random stabbing attack that left one student dead and three injured last year. The Austin American-Statesman reports that State District Judge Tamara Needles found Kendrex White not guilty by reason of insanity on…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police said Tuesday that arrests were made in connection to a string of armed robberies across the city. The robberies have been reported in southern Dallas, downtown, Old East Dallas, and Lower Greenville since late November. Deputy Chief Thomas Castro said during a press conference that an investigation led Officer’s to…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – TIME Magazine’s 2018 Person of the Year are the “guardians and the war on truth.” The group is made up of four journalists and a newspaper that Time says “are representatives of a broader fight by countless others around the world.” Time’s editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal made the announcement Tuesday on NBC’s…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — An East Texas lawmaker believes in the old adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Rep. Dan Flynn of Van is making a second attempt to have the Texas legislature legalize the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram says House…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jerry Jones is getting praised for a football move. There might not be a better way to explain the impact of the oft-criticized owner and general manager’s bold trade for Dallas, sending a 2019 first-round pick to Oakland for receiver Amari Cooper with the Cowboys fading fast in the NFC East…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The workspace company WeWork will open offices in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square next year. Johnny Campbell President and CEO of Sundance Square said WeWork spaces will be in two buildings, the Commerce Building and at the corner of 4th and Main overlooking the Sundance Square Plaza. “It’s really a new twist on office space that can be…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is launching a new and improved flood warning system that will keep drivers safe. Starting December 12th, residents will be able to get updates on flood prone areas that can be checked before driving in flood waters. “This is real time information, the best technology out there,”…… MORE
