DALLAS (AP) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is recommending dozens of strategies to make schools safer following the deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School. The Republican unveiled a 43-page report of recommendations on Wednesday that includes increasing the presence of law enforcement at schools. He also suggests more mental health screening for students. A handful…… MORE
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Mayor of McKinney in Heated Exchange With Local Activist Over Racism
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – During what was meant to be a goodwill gesture Tuesday turned into a heated exchange about race between McKinney’s mayor, a local activist and an attorney. In ongoing fallout over a 2015 violent pool party incident involving McKinney police, activist Dominique Alexander was planning to invite the Mayor George Fuller to…… MORE
Early Morning Search of a Pond in NW Dallas After Passerby Spots a Car in the Water
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Search crews were on the scene of a pond in Northwest Dallas this morning at California Crossing where a passerby reported seeing a car in the water. Our Scott Sidway says Dallas Police remain on the scene but DF-R says there is no evidence that somebody was in the car. It’s still…… MORE
Unseasonably Scorching Temperatures Arriving in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s hotter than normal for May in North Texas. Forecasters are calling for the possibility of eight straight 100 degree days beginning later this week. On average, the first 100 degree day hits the DFW metroplex on July 1. “”We have to stay hydrated and drink a lot of water and gatorade,”…… MORE
The Metroplex Honors Fallen Soldiers
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – There are several ways to honor fallen soldiers on this Memorial Day 2018. A commemoration at DFW National Cemetery happens today beginning at 11 at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway. Tonight, catch a Memorial Day concert and fireworks display at Flagpole Hill Park beginning at 8:15 at 8015 Doran Circle Drive in Dallas.…… MORE
Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized after experiencing fatigue
(WBAP/KLIF) – According to his spokesperson, Jim McGrath, Former President George H.W. Bush has been taken to Southern Maine Health Care on Sunday, after experiencing low blood pressure and fatigue. McGrath reports that the former President will remain in the hospital for a few days for observation; he adds that Bush is awake, alert and not…… MORE
Santa Fe Students Speak Out on Safety Measures
(HOUSTON (AP) – Some students at the Texas high school where a gunman killed 10 people want laws requiring firearms to be locked away at home and accessible to only the owner. The group of Santa Fe High School students spoke Friday at an event organized by March For Our Lives, formed following the deadly February…… MORE
A Busy Weekend for Golf in Fort Worth
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The Fort Worth Invitational PGA golf tournament at Colonial kicked off Thursday in Fort Worth. The tournament is expected to bring a $47 million economic impact to the area and will be watched on television by millions of viewers. “We’re talking about a huge economic impact on Fort Worth and just…… MORE
President Trump Cancels Summit with North Korea Citing ‘Tremendous Anger and Open Hostility’
Westwood One (WBAP/KLIF) – Citing “tremendous anger and open hostility“, in a statement, President Trump has called off the June 12th summit with North Korea. Trump also said he felt it was “inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting.” The president says the North Koreans talk about their nuclear capabilities, “but ours are…… MORE
A McKinney Councilman Votes to Censure Himself Over Controversial Traffic Stop
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – During a special meeting of the Mckinney City Council last night, embattled Councilman La’Shadion Shemwell approved a motion to censure himself. Shemell made the move after apologizing for claiming that he was racially profiled during the May 8th traffic stop. During the public comment phase of the proceedings supporters of Shemwell…… MORE
