Arlington, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is backing an alternative term limit plan for the mayor and city council members. This, after thousands of citizens signed a petition requesting to put a measure on November’s ballot that would limit city officials to three two-year terms. One Arlington man says it…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas couple who was among several random victims allegedly robbed at gunpoint by a group of teens nearly two weeks ago is fighting to have them tried as adults. A juvenile court hearing on the matter happened Thursday for the six 13-to-16 year olds. Thomas Castro, Dallas Police Chief over the…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — An elite Texas gymnastics coach was arrested in Indiana after being accused of sexually assaulting three girls at a Fort Worth gym, police said Thursday. Skipper Glenn Crawley, described as an elite-level team gymnastics coach, is accused of sexually assaulting the victims at Sokol gymnastics in Fort Worth, police said. Authorities arrested…… MORE
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) – A Frisco man is suing Ezekiel Elliott for at least $1 million in damages. Ronnie Barnard Hill alleges the Dallas Cowboys running back caused him “serious, life-altering injuries” when Elliott’s truck rammed in his car in 2017. The lawsuit was filed in a state district court in Collin County. Hill’s attorney,…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – The Irving garage off Texas 114 and O’Connor Rd in Las Colinas collapsed twice on Tuesday. Employees are waiting and still unable to get their cars back. Ravi Venishetti works in the office building he said his car is still trapped inside. “It’s not safe, there’s nothing we can do,” Venishetti said.…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers are re-establishing a relationship with Papa John’s just weeks after the team cut ties with the pizza chain following a racist comment made by the company’s founder. The team is bringing back its half price pizza promotion which gives fans a discount at Papa John’s the day after the…… MORE
Richardson, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson I-S-D will be canceling classes on election day this year because of potential safety concerns. An e-mail was sent out ot parents yesterday, citing the large number of people entering schools to vote, noting the thousands of people who come and go at schools on Election Day. A pre-schedule staff…… MORE
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Judge has lowered bond for the Richardson man jailed on capital murder and other charges for allegedly killing his adopted daughter last year. 38-year old Wesley Mathews has been jailed on 1-million dollars bond on murder and injury to a child charges — it was reduced to 500-thousand dollars.…… MORE
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A kitchen worker at a North Texas jail faces charges after authorities say he sexually harassed and “inappropriately” touched inmates. Collin County sheriff investigators on Wednesday arrested Kyle Anderson Thomas, a jail worker accused of touching inmates over their clothes and making unsolicited comments that were “sexual in nature.” A sheriff’s…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – A new Texas Lyceum poll puts the senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke within the margin of error. SMU Political Science Professor Dr. Cal Jillson has said this race has been a bit surprising. “Beto O’Rourke is performing very well in this race. He’s generated a lot more excitement and raised…… MORE
