Category Archives: Promo Reel

Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis Announced Congressional Run

Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis Announced Congressional Run

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Democratic Texas State Senator Wendy Davis is running for Congress against freshman Republican Representative Chip Roy. In a video announcement this morning, Davis said, “I’m running for congress because people’s voices are still being silenced.” “I’m running for our children and grandchildren so they can live and love and fight for…MORE

Conversation Over Controversy:  A Packed House in Denton for Discussion On LGBTQ Protections

Conversation Over Controversy: A Packed House in Denton for Discussion On LGBTQ Protections

Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In Denton over the weekend city council member Jesse Davis hosted a community conversation dubbed “Conversation Over Controversy” on a potential ordinance protecting the rights of LGBTQ individuals; Fort Worth, Dallas and Plano all have such protections. Denton resident Amber Briggle spoke at the forum she is the mother of a…MORE

U.S. Troop Buildup in Saudi Arabia Amid Iran Flak

U.S. Troop Buildup in Saudi Arabia Amid Iran Flak

CNN – WBAP/KLIF – Five hundred U S troops have been ordered to Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, joining a small number of troops and support personnel already in place.   A British-flagged oil tanker remains in Iranian custody after being seized by the Islamic Republic’s navy in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. The…MORE

McKinney Neighborhood Covered in Possible Cement Dust

McKinney Neighborhood Covered in Possible Cement Dust

MCKINNEY – WBAP/KLIF – Residents of a McKinney neighborhood woke up Saturday morning to find everything outside – lawns, vehicles, outdoor furniture and shrubbery – covered in a thick layer of dust.   It’s believed cement dust escaped from the nearby Martin Marietta Redi-Mix plant.  The company says it’s working with state air quality officials in…MORE

A Former Police Chief Sentenced To 20 Years in Prison For Drug Trafficking

A Former Police Chief Sentenced To 20 Years in Prison For Drug Trafficking

MCALLEN, Texas (AP) – A former South Texas police chief and law enforcement officer of nearly two decades has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. U.S. District Judge Randy Crane sentenced 45-year-old Geovani V. Hernandez on Thursday. Hernandez, of McAllen, was convicted of numerous drug charges in March, including attempting…MORE

Do You Know This Biker Who ‘Brake-Checked’ a Southlake Motorcycle Officer

Do You Know This Biker Who ‘Brake-Checked’ a Southlake Motorcycle Officer

Southlake, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Southlake DPS posted the disturbing footage of a biker who ‘brake checked’ officer, which kept him from pulling someone over. Southlake police are asking for help identifying the biker so they can pursue criminal charges. the incident happened last saturday as an officer was running radar along HWY 114 when a large…MORE

Wiley Jury Returns Monday 9 am

Wiley Jury Returns Monday 9 am

MESQUITE – WBAP/KLIF –  The jury deciding the fate – for the second time – of a former Mesquite police officer has been instructed to return to court at Monday, 9 am. Former officer Derick Wiley faces aggravated assault charges for shooting an unarmed man he says he believed was stealing a vehicle, which was…MORE

Charges Upgraded to Murder in Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Former Dallas City Councilwoman

Charges Upgraded to Murder in Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Former Dallas City Councilwoman

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Charges were upgraded Friday for the suspected drunk driver jailed in the deaths of a former Dallas City Councilwoman and her daughter. 36-year-old Jonathan Moore has five previous DWI convictions. According to Dallas Police, the car he was driving hit 57-year-old Carolyn Davis’ vehicle head-on Monday on Ledbetter Drive in Dallas, killing…MORE