Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Medical Examiner was on the scene of a major accident on Southbound Stemmons Freeway at Royal Lane where a 2-vehicle crash is tying up on SB lanes. The accident happened around 3 a.m. Traffic is being forced to exit at Walnut Hill. (Copyright 2022 WBAP/KLIF 24/7 News. This report…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic candidate for Texas Governor, Beto O’Rourke, made a campaign stop in Denton on Wednesday. The town hall style forum was held inside the Denton Civic Center and drew a large crowd. The Denton visit comes on the final week of O’Rourke’s 49 day drive across the state. O’Rourke held more than…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a meeting this week with Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Public Utility Commission of Texas leadership to discuss the ongoing implementation of grid reforms to ensure continued reliability and stability. The Governor was joined by ERCOT Interim President and CEO Brad Jones, PUC Chairman Peter Lake,…… MORE
UPDATE 10:00 a.m. : All roadways to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are open. Flights are taking off but delays are still expected. Travelers are urged to contact their carriers for flight information. UPDATE 9:15 a.m. : Power has been restored at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and crews are working to resume normal operations. Roadways to the airport…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A critical review of the Fort Worth Police Department found that it continues to struggle with use of force, de-escalation and lack of diversity. The report by a panel of law enforcement experts was presented to city council on Tuesday. The panel was convened in 2020 after several high-profile incidents, including…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Police say two suspects, including a teen, have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Fort Worth last week that left a 17-year-old and a 5-year-old dead. 21-year-old Anthony Ray Bell-Johnson and a 16-year-old male juvenile were charged with capital murder, Tuesday, after being arrested over the Labor Day weekend. killed…… MORE
UVALDE (WBAP/KLIF) – The five Department of Public Safety officers who responded to the Uvalde massacre are under investigation. The Inspector General’s Office is expected to conduct the review into the actions of the five officers. The DPS agents are under fire for waiting over an hour before re-engaging the gunman who killed 19 children…… MORE
SACHSE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Sachse High School community is mourning the loss of one of its star athletes who went on to play college football at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. OBU announced the death of 21-year-old defensive lineman Clark Yarbrough on Sunday via Twitter. Before starting college in Arkansas in 2019, Yarbrough…… MORE
According to stats, there are over 1.5 million veterans in Texas-some 193,000 of those are women. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday it will provide abortion access to veterans and their beneficiaries — even in states that have made abortions illegal — in cases when the pregnant woman’s life or health…… MORE
Dozens of Uvalde students have opted to learn virtually for the time being. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new and worrisome school year begins Tuesday in Uvalde, as students and staff across Texas are being asked to wear maroon to show their support for Uvalde. There is new high fencing around the Texas community’s public…… MORE
