Category Archives: Promo Reel

Dallas Police: Missing 4 Year Old Has Been Found

Dallas Police: Missing 4 Year Old Has Been Found

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — UPDATE: 1:54am Dallas Police say 4 year old Fermin Fuentes has been found. No other information has been released. 11:53pm: An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 4 year old from Dallas. Fermin Fuentes was last seen when the car he was riding in was stolen from a McDonald’s on South…MORE

A Bipartisan School Finance Bill Brings an Extra $4.5 Billion to Texas Classrooms

A Bipartisan School Finance Bill Brings an Extra $4.5 Billion to Texas Classrooms

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas House has overwhelmingly approved a sweeping, bipartisan school finance bill that brings an extra $4.5 billion into Texas classrooms in an attempt to overhaul the state’s troubled school finance system. The plan approved on Saturday seeks to increase annual per-student funding by $1,020 to $6,160, give $1.6 billion in…MORE

A New Report Reveals a 300% Increase in Dallas Homicides, Compared to Last Month

A New Report Reveals a 300% Increase in Dallas Homicides, Compared to Last Month

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new report shows more than two dozen homicides in Dallas this month. Data from the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) shows at least 26 homicides across the city this month. Dallas Police said the number could actually be closer to 30. That total represents an almost 300% increase from…MORE

Police Say A 9-Year Old Child Was Killed in Drag Racing Crash

Police Say A 9-Year Old Child Was Killed in Drag Racing Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police and Fire report three vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed, causing an accident that lead to the death of a child. A Dodge Charger, a Ford Mustang, and a Dodge Challenger, were racing on Lake June Road, just after 7:30 p.m. Friday. According to police, the…MORE

Texas House Committee Reviewing 2015 Case of Sandra Bland

Texas House Committee Reviewing 2015 Case of Sandra Bland

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas lawmakers are looking into whether or not evidence was withheld in the controversial 2015 arrest of a black woman by a white Texas State Trooper. Video of Sandra Bland’s arrest went viral. The state Trooper who pulled her over is seen yelling at her to get out of the car. Days after…MORE

Dallas County Could Become Temporary Stop for Asylum Seekers

Dallas County Could Become Temporary Stop for Asylum Seekers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Migrants seeking asylum in the United States could soon be held temporarily in North Texas. According to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, several private organizations in Dallas County are being considered as temporary shelters for migrants as they travel to their ultimate destination. Jenkins said Thursday that the initiative is faith-based. “The…MORE

Judge: Sutherland Springs Families Can Proceed With Lawsuit

Judge: Sutherland Springs Families Can Proceed With Lawsuit

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Texas families suing the federal government for the 2017 Sutherland Springs church shooting have won a small victory in court. A federal judge has ruled that the case will not be thrown out, which is what the federal government was trying to make happen. That means lawyers for the…MORE

Texas Leaders Announce Deal on School Finance and Property Tax Reform

Texas Leaders Announce Deal on School Finance and Property Tax Reform

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Days before the end of the legislative session, Texas leaders claim to have a deal on school finance and property tax reform. With Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen at his side Thursday, Governor Greg Abbott said House Bill 3 helps accomplish what lawmakers called the top…MORE

Traveler With Measles Passes Through DFW Airport

Traveler With Measles Passes Through DFW Airport

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Tarrant County Health Department is warning DFW Airport travelers from earlier this month that they may have been exposed to measles. Health officials say the infected passenger came through the airport the evening of May 15th. “If you were at the airport, check your immunization history and look for…MORE