Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are trying to work out who did what in a pair of late night, Fourth of July shootings. At 11:15 PM officers were called to Hamilton Park, east of Central Expressway, south of 635 where a group of people was celebrating the Fourth of July. Someone opened fire. It’s not…… MORE
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Sometime during the day Sunday the state of Texas reached a milestone. 50% of its eligible population has now been vaccinated against COVID-19. 14 million of us have received at least one dose of the vaccine. 12 million are fully vaccinated. 19 other states have also reached the 50% vaccination rate. Dallas…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – As Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker settles into her new role, she released a significant statement regarding a former Fort Worth police charged with murder. Parker said that it is “imperative that the trial be scheduled.” Dean was charged with murder in the 2019 shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson. She was…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Eight people were shot early Sunday morning at a Fort Worth car wash. It happened about 1:30 AM at a self service car wash in the 34 hundred block of Horne Street. A police officer who just happened to be nearby heard a flurry of gunshots, and went right to the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Independence Day weekend will be a test for the 911 call center in Dallas, following recent staffing adjustments. There have been recent delays in Police response times amid a staff shortage at the call center, but with adjustments made over the last several weeks, Police Chief Eddie Garcia is confident the issues…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said this week that he’s disappointed but not surprised by Uber’s announcement to significantly reduce the number of employees at its office in Deep Ellum. Uber blamed impacts of the COVID pandemic on its decision to cut back plans for 3,000 employees in Dallas to about 500. The…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Boy Scouts of America have reached an agreement with attorneys representing more than 80,000 victims of child sex abuse. The settlement with the Irving based organization is the largest of its kind in United States history at $850 million. Claims of child abuse began to arise in the 1960s. The Boy Scouts…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF)- With Covid-19 cases continuing to drop in North Texas, cities have planned Fourth of July holiday events for the whole family to enjoy. Here’s are some Independence Day Events Scheduled: Addison: Addison will be holding its Addison Kaboom Town! event on Saturday, July 3 at Addison Circle Park from 5:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m. This will…… MORE
Update Friday 4:55pm: Ennis Police have found a baby subject to an Amber Alert issued Thursday. WFAA-TV reporting police found the 7 month old boy and his biological mother is in custody. The boy was found dafe. Original Story: ENNIS (WBAP/KLIF) – An Amber Alert has been issued for 7 month old Miguel David…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas foundation is working to restore vibrancy to downtown as the city moves out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Downtown Dallas, Inc. on Thursday announced the launch of its Public Safety Summer Operations Plan to address quality of life and public safety challenges as hundreds of thousands of workers and tourists continue…… MORE
