Category Archives: Promoreel Story

Former Balch Springs Officer Testifies in His Murder Trial

Former Balch Springs Officer Testifies in His Murder Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver, accused of the murder of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards at  party he was breaking up in April of 2017, testified Thursday on day six of his murder trial. The prosecution rested its case Thursday morning. Oliver’s attorney’s quoted a famous radio personality when introducing him…MORE

Frisco School Board Approves Bond Proposal, Possible Tax Decrease for November Ballot

Frisco School Board Approves Bond Proposal, Possible Tax Decrease for November Ballot

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) — Frisco voters will get to make a decision on its tax rate this November. The Frisco ISD school board unanimously approved Monday night putting what is ultimately a two cent decrease in property taxes on the ballot. Sean Heatley is a co-chair on the facilities and programs evaluation committee and says the…MORE

Southwest to Allow Miniature Horses On Board as Service Animals

Southwest to Allow Miniature Horses On Board as Service Animals

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — As airlines are tightening restrictions on service animals nationwide, Dallas-based Southwest is adding one to its list: miniature horses. This after the company shortened that list to just dogs and cats after a service dog bit a passenger earlier this year. Miniature horses are recognized as service animals by the American…MORE

Texas Rangers May Have Extra Medics On Hand for Hot, Sunday Afternoon Game

Texas Rangers May Have Extra Medics On Hand for Hot, Sunday Afternoon Game

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Texas Rangers play a day-game on Sunday with record high temperatures expected, but don’t expect a cancellation or postponed first pitch. As of Friday, there are no plans to change the start time of the Rangers’ game against the Cleveland Indians, which begins Sunday at 2:05, even though the high…MORE

Dallas Working with FBI, Others to Crack Down on Violent Crime

Dallas Working with FBI, Others to Crack Down on Violent Crime

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — The City of Dallas and the Police Department are working with the feds to help clean up violent crime areas in Dallas. Dallas councilwoman Jennifer Staubach-Gates says they are looking at specific neighborhoods. “Where we have high immigrants and refugees that are vulnerable to crime, that don’t know always how to trust…MORE

Three Employees Shot During Fort Worth Bank Robbery

Three Employees Shot During Fort Worth Bank Robbery

Update: Police have cleared a home on Blackmore Avenue and have detained three people for questioning. It’s not known if the people are connected to the robbery and shooting at Veritex bank. The three victims are hospitalized but expected to survive. Update: 3 workers at the Veritex Bank off Camp Bowie are in the hospital…MORE

Outgoing Texas Republican: “I ask you to impeach Trump.”

Outgoing Texas Republican: “I ask you to impeach Trump.”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Outgoing state representative Jason Villalba has penned a scathing letter about President Trump, saying it’s time to impeach him. In an essay for the Texas Tribune, Villalba writes that President Trump is “no longer our leader,” and that “it’s time to push him into the ash bin of history.” He says…MORE

Laura Bush: Zero Tolerance Immigration Policy is Cruel and Immoral

Laura Bush: Zero Tolerance Immigration Policy is Cruel and Immoral

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former first lady Laura Bush is calling a new zero tolerance immigration policy from the Trump Administration cruel and immoral. Bush wrote an op-ed piece in the Washington Post, saying she appreciates the need to enforce international boundaries, but that the government should not be in the business of “warehousing children…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

Mayor Says Plano Still in Running for Amazon’s HQ2

Mayor Says Plano Still in Running for Amazon’s HQ2

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) — Days after Arlington pulled out of the bid for becoming the site of Amazon’s next headquarters, the City of Plano says it still believes it’s in the running. Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere told WFAA TV’s “Inside Texas Politics” he hasn’t heard otherwise. “They’ve been pretty hush. The rumors have been out…MORE