The weekend fire that charred more than 500 acres in Wise County, and caused a dozen firefighting agencies to be called in to help tap the blaze, is being investigated. Sheriff Lane Akin tells us it’s believed the fire started in a wrecking yard. The fire started in the area of County Road 2391 and…… MORE
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Hazardous Weather (Fire) Outlook Issued for North, Central Texas
National Weather Service issues a hazardous weather outlook to intensify the awareness of weather and drought conditions increasingly leading to pop up brush fires across North and Central Texas the past several days. Despite the promise of rain coming to North Texas beginning Tuesday night or Wednesday, drought is so entrenched in the region now…… MORE
Hazardous Weather (Fire) Outlook Issued for North, Central Texas
National Weather Service issues a hazardous weather outlook to intensify the awareness of weather and drought conditions increasingly leading to pop up brush fires across North and Central Texas the past several days. Despite the promise of rain coming to North Texas beginning Tuesday night or Wednesday, drought is so entrenched in the region now…… MORE
Early morning shooting kills one, wounds another
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people were shot early Saturday morning at a Dallas apartment complex near Bachman Lake. Police found a wounded man and a juvenile at the Pecan Tree Apartments about 2:30 a.m. The man died at the scene. The unidentified juvenile is hospitalized. Police are going through the apartment complex surveillance videos in…… MORE
Higher Bus Rates and Route Changes for Trinity Metro, effective Aug 12th
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The trinity metro bus routes and fares will have some changes starting August 12th. Director of Fixed Route Services, Cynthia Wilson said they will be increasing their regional fares to stay competitive with other transit companies. A regional one day pass is now $12 and the regional reduce is $6. They will also…… MORE
Fort Worth Citizens are asked to share “Fort Worth’s Story”, and Help Market the City
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth, Visit Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and the Real Estate Council are wanting to re-brand and market the city. They’ve created a survey for people to share what…… MORE
North Texas Gymnastics Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Young Girls
(WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas gymnastics coach is charged with sexually assaulting young girls. The allegations stem from Crawley’s time as a coach at Sokol Gymnastics in Fort Worth, where he’s now suspended. “He’s been suspended from the second that the allegations were made,” said Attorney Russ Prince, who represents the gym. “Not only did they…… MORE
Pope Francis Declares Death Penalty “Inadmissible”
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis has changed church teachings about the death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned because it “attacks” the inherent dignity of all humans. The Vatican said Thursday that Francis had changed the Catechism of the Catholic Church – the compilation of official Catholic teaching. Previously, the catechism said the…… MORE
More Tarrant County students are Opting out of Vaccinations, Immunization Collaboration Officials highly encourage the shot
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – Back to school is around the corner and parents are asked to get their children vaccinated. Terri Andrews, Chairman of the Tarrant County Immunization Collaboration, said in 2003, state law makers made it easier for parents to opt out of getting the shot. Since then, Tarrant County has been a ‘hot…… MORE
Tom Cruise Trained in Grand Prairie for Helicopter Stunts in new film
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) — The city of Grand Prairie has a major part in the newest Mission: Impossible film, but you may not know it. Airbus Helicopters, which is based in Grand Prairie, provided helicopters for “Mission: Impossible- Fallout” and hosted Tom Cruise himself so that he could learn to fly them. Cruise does…… MORE
