MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Even with cracks large enough to poke a finger through, McKinney ISD its starting its football season on time and in its new nearly $70 million stadium. Inspectors have determined that the cracks will not hurt anyone and are unlike the problem that temporarily closed down Allen ISD’s stadium for over a …… MORE
Coppell – (WBAP/KLIF) It will cost you a little less to travel by car this Labor Day weekend. The statewide gas price average dropped a penny from last week to $2.60 a gallon for regular unleaded. AAA Texas say that price is still 38 cents more per gallon compared to this time last year. Of the…… MORE
Electra, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in north central Texas made three arrests in connection with the discovery of more than 600 pounds of meth. The drug bust by Electra Police netted 300,750 grams of meth found in a home lab, according to KFDX-TV. 65-year old Robert Clower, 53-year old Mark Bridgeford and 32-year old Brandon…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Armed with picket signs, American Airlines flight attendants are protesting outside company headquarters this morning. The picketing event is meant as an “early morning wake up call” for company officials. And the @APFAunity picketers have begun chanting “Wake up, American” as they walk up and down the sidewalk outside HQ. pic.twitter.com/pOPi1cgfiV…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Every case is unique, as is every jury. But experts say several factors seemed to stack up against former Texas police officer Roy Oliver this week when, in an extremely rare outcome, he was convicted of murder for a shooting that occurred while he was on duty. Criminal justice experts tell The…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – On Wednesday evening, a jury has sentenced Former Balch Springs Police Officer, Roy Oliver, to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Oliver was found guilty of murder, not guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of aggravated assault in the death by shooting of 15 year old Jordan Edwards in 2017. A…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A Women’s Hospital located in Medical City Arlington is getting a major face lift. CEO of Medical City Arlington Keith Zimmerman said the $60 million project will be luxurious with VIP Suites, brand new delivery rooms, more NICU beds, and recovery rooms. This hospital will be over 125,000 sq ft. and will…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Dallas has a new Mayor Pro Tem. Dallas City Council District 3 Representative, Casey Thomas takes over the title. Thomas was elected to the position by other members of the council at during a briefing Wednesday. He replaces former Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway who resigned before pleading guilty…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush have decided they’ll be buried at his presidential library in Dallas instead of the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. The Austin-American Statesman reports the plan now is for the couple to be buried on the grounds of the George W. Bush…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Trademark bullies? Many big colleges fiercely protect brands Records gathered by The Associated Press show that some major universities send their lawyers after even slight perceived threat to their brands. Texas A&M went after its own alumni association in 2016 because it trademarked a slogan with the word “Aggie” in it.…… MORE
