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Snow Flurries and More Frigid Cold on the Way

Snow Flurries and More Frigid Cold on the Way

Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Another round of frigid temps and a good chance of snow is headed to North Texas this afternoon between 3 and 4 p.m. Precipitation will start as light rain and turn into a wintry mix around 6 p.m. As temps drop, the light rain will give way to snow after 10…MORE

Wesley Mathews Indicted on Capital Murder Charge

Wesley Mathews Indicted on Capital Murder Charge

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The adoptive father of a Richardson toddler found dead in a culvert last October has been indicted on charges of capital murder and tampering with physical evidence. A Dallas County grand jury handed down the indictment against Wesley Mathews in the death of his daughter Sherin Mathews on Friday. He now faces…MORE

Sutherland Springs Shooting Survivor Welcomed Home

Sutherland Springs Shooting Survivor Welcomed Home

(WBAP/KLIF) –  A 5-year-old boy who survived a Sutherland Springs church shooting is home from the hospital. Ryland Ward was escorted home from San Antonio’s University Hospital by Police while riding on a fire truck driven by the first responder credited with rescuing the boy. Months after 26 people were shot and killed inside the small town Texas…MORE

Plunging Temps Could Bring Sleet to DFW Roadways

Plunging Temps Could Bring Sleet to DFW Roadways

Dallas/Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – This cool January morning will give way to plunging temps and wind chills beginning at midday today. A strong front will cause temps to tumble to the 30s and 40s by late afternoon into evening. The strongest wind chills will be in the 20s; some places it’ll feel like the teens…MORE

Fort Worth SWAT Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect

Fort Worth SWAT Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect

Fort Worth, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth man was shot and killed by SWAT officers who raided his home on narcotics warrant overnight. Authorites say the man was armed and had pointed his weapon at officers, The incident happened just after 1 a.m. near St. Louis and Richmond Avenues, just blocks from John Peter…MORE

DFW 7-Eleven Stores Targeted in I.C.E. Crackdown

DFW 7-Eleven Stores Targeted in I.C.E. Crackdown

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Dallas Bureau said Wednesday that a number of North Texas 7-Eleven stores were targeted in a national crackdown. Six of the 100 stores visited by I.C.E.agents nationwide are in the D-F-W metroplex. “Based on our investigation those are the stores we selected,” said I.C.E. Communications Director, Carl…MORE

VIDEO: Carrollton DWI Suspect Who Crashed Into Dallas Police Car During Chase Arrested

VIDEO: Carrollton DWI Suspect Who Crashed Into Dallas Police Car During Chase Arrested

Dallas/Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A 28-Yyear old DWI suspect demolished his truck while trying to get away from Carrollton police last night. Rueben Prado Vargas, who was arrested Wednesday morning had crashed into an occupied Dallas police cruiser, injuring the officer inside during the chase, then ran away on foot. Police said Vargas, armed with a…MORE

Garland Mayor Submits Resignation Letter

Garland Mayor Submits Resignation Letter

Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) –  The mayor of Garland has officials filed his resignation letter. Douglas Athas announced in October the would step down — this after the city council approved the demolition of a former National Guard amory to make room for a new dog and skate park. At that time, Athas said he was…MORE

Former Farmers Branch Police Officer Convicted of Murder Gets 10 Years in Prison

Former Farmers Branch Police Officer Convicted of Murder Gets 10 Years in Prison

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A former Farmers Branch police officer who was convicted of murder and aggravated assault last month has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. A Dallas County jury handed down the sentence Tuesday afternoon, following two days of deliberations. Ken Johnson was found guilty last month, stemming from an incident almost two years ago…MORE