Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Centers for Disease Control says more than 100 cases of measles have been reported in 21 states so far this year, nearly as many as were confirmed in all of last year. Texas is one of those states with at least 6 cases confirmed in Ellis County, all of them among…… MORE
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Murder trial to start for Texas officer who shot teen in car
DALLAS (AP) — A murder trial for a former Texas police officer who killed a black teenager highlights the heightened role video evidence plays in high-profile police shootings that have stirred discourse and triggered protests nationwide over issues of race and law enforcement. Former Balch Springs officer Roy Oliver, who is white, opened fire last…… MORE
Police need assistance identifying a body
On June 9, 2018 at approximately 12:18 p.m., Dallas police responded to a call regarding an unidentified deceased body floating in the Trinity River near 5300 Julius Schepps Freeway. The unidentified male was wearing a red Texas Rangers shirt along with dark colored boxer shorts and a black sock on his left foot. Due to…… MORE
Fort Worth City Manager Proposes new Budget for Next Year, has Big Plans for the City
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth proposed a $1.9 billion budget for 2019. City Manager David Cooke said they are planning to do a lot with the funds. Cooke said It will lower property tax by 2 cents. Cooke said the city plans to build a new fire station, library and will…… MORE
Fort Worth Police to Host Civilian Active Shooter Training
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Police are hosting a civilian active shooter training course. Eddy Trinadad with Fort Worth Police said the training course provides strategies and guidance for surviving an active shooter event. Trinadad said this program is potentially lifesaving as it highlights strategies developed by Advanced…… MORE
A Fight Over City Council Term Limits in Arlington Leads to a Temporary Restraining Order
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The fight over City Council term limits continues in Arlington. According to Zack Maxwell Publisher of The Arlington Voice, a Tarrant County judge issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday that may keep a secondary proposition off the November ballot. After a City Council vote Tuesday night to add a secondary…… MORE
Trump Revokes Former CIA Director’s Clearance
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is revoking the security clearance of former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the decision at a White House briefing Wednesday. Sanders is citing Brennan’s “erratic conduct and behavior” and accusing him of “lying” and “wild outbursts.” Brennan has been deeply critical…… MORE
The Filing Period For Dallas City Council Candidacy is Now Open
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Following Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway’s resignation and guilty plea to federal corruption charges, there is now an open seat on the Dallas City Council. The Dallas City Council approved a special election to fill the District 4 Seat. Interested candidates have until next Thursday, August 23rd, by 6p.m. to enter…… MORE
New Samsung Smartphone Beats Apple’s Release of New iPhones By A Month
NEW YORK (AP) – Samsung has announced that its next major smartphone will come out Aug. 24. The new Galaxy Note 9 will be faster and last longer without a recharge. But don’t expect earth-shattering features. The improvements reflect a general stagnation in smartphone hardware innovation. Major changes tend to come every few years rather…… MORE
Hundreds of Texas Schools Eligible For $174 Million in Federal Grants
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – More than 300 Texas school districts that helped educate Hurricane Harvey-displaced students are eligible to apply for $174 million in federal grants. The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday announced the assistance and a list of eligible districts and charter schools . The money comes from the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for…… MORE
