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Plano Residents Shocked After Sex-Trafficking Bust at a Short-Term Rental Property

Plano Residents Shocked After Sex-Trafficking Bust at a Short-Term Rental Property

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – Residents of a Plano neighborhood are shocked by a recent bust of a sex-trafficking operation, being run out of short-term rental home inPplano, Dallas Police, assisted by the Plano Police Department executed a search warrant the home in the 2900 block of Las Palmas Lane. Police arrested 41-year old Brandy Cliff for…MORE

Big Tex in Place ahead of State Fair of Texas

Big Tex in Place ahead of State Fair of Texas

FAIR PARK (WBAP/KLIF) – Big Tex was raised in place on Friday, a week out from the opening of the State Fair of Texas. The iconic 55-foot-tall talking cowboy will welcome folks back to the 2022 State Fair of Texas in style. According to fair organizers, his custom boots have been polished, shirt pressed, jeans starched,…MORE

North Texas Student Arrested with Gun at School

North Texas Student Arrested with Gun at School

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Timbercreek High School student was arrested, Thursday, for bringing a gun to school. The incident occurred at about 11:40 am, Thursday, at Timbercreek High School in Fort Worth. School officials received a warning from a student that a classmate had brought a gun to school. The school’s resource officer quickly found the…MORE

North Texas Student Arrested with Gun at School

North Texas Student Arrested with Gun at School

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Timbercreek High School student was arrested, Thursday, for bringing a gun to school. The incident occurred at about 11:40 am, Thursday, at Timbercreek High School in Fort Worth. School officials received a warning from a student that a classmate had brought a gun to school. The school’s resource officer quickly found the…MORE

Former White Officer Acquitted of Murdering a Black Man

Former White Officer Acquitted of Murdering a Black Man

(WBAP/KLIF) — A former white police officer accused of killing a black man is acquitted of murder. 24-year-old Shaun Lucas was acquitted of murder, Thursday, in the 2020 fatal shooting of Jonathan Price. The ex-cop responded to a fight at a Wolfe City convenience store on October 3, 2020. That’s when an intoxicated Price refused…MORE

Everman ISD still Addressing Threats, Boosts Security

Everman ISD still Addressing Threats, Boosts Security

The FBI is investigating another threat at Everman ISD, south of Fort Worth. According to the district, administrators were notified Thursday night of a shooting threat for Everman High School on social media. The FBI was able to trace an Instagram account to who they believe made the threat. Investigators don’t believe there’s a current…MORE

North Texas Giving Day Raising Millions for Local Nonprofits

North Texas Giving Day Raising Millions for Local Nonprofits

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s North Texas Giving Day and residents from all walks of life have the chance to give and learn more about local charities. Monica Christopher, Communities Foundation of Texas Senior Vice President Chief Giving and Community Impact Officer, said the 3300 participating non profits will benefit not only from…MORE

Toddler Dies in Car After Father Shot Dead

Toddler Dies in Car After Father Shot Dead

(WBAP/KLIF) — Police say a 2-year-old boy was found dead inside his family’s SUV after the vehicle was stolen from a Houston gas station. Houston Police Chief Larry Satterwhite said the vehicle was stolen after the father was fatally shot by the suspect, who drove off in the vehicle with the toddler inside. The toddler’s…MORE

Governor Abbott Designates Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

Governor Abbott Designates Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

MIDLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order on Wednesday that designates Mexican drug cartel members as terrorists in Texas. “I also sent [a] letter to President Biden as well as Vice President Harris, demanding that they classify Mexican drug cartels operating in Texas as terrorist organizations,” Governor Abbott said following a…MORE