DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- There’s a large crowd of people at the MLK Jr. Community Center in South Dallas Friday for a back to school event. Dallas ISD parents and students are able to get free backpacks loaded with school supplies, uniforms and even health screenings. “I can estimate that we probably had over 2,000 people stop…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The McKinney Police Department has released a sketch of a man believed to be responsible for grabbing multiple women recent weeks in the city. The department has opened an “Unlawful Restraint” investigation. According to McKinney PD, Around 9:45 p.m. on August 10, a woman was approached from behind and restrained briefly by…… MORE
HASLET, Texas (AP) – A niche industry is training congregants to protect their churches with the techniques and equipment of law enforcement as the fear of a potential mass shootings grips the country. The latest mass shootings occurred at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas and a downtown bar in Dayton, Ohio. The attacks occurred…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A scooter rider was hospitalized after being attacked in downtown Dallas overnight. Photo-journalist Mike Forbes with our media partner WFAA-TV was on the scene around 1:30AM where police said the suspect stepped off of a curb at Park and Cadiz and asked ask the rider for a light. The suspect then allegedly…… MORE
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano ISD has canceled its annual football game against El Paso Eastwood High School. The game was scheduled for September 6th. The decision comes on the heels the Aug 3 mass shooting in El Paso; the suspect is a former Plano High School student. Plano ISD’s release said Thursday. “After consulting with local…… MORE
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal appeals court says a Texas law that keeps Walmart from selling packaged liquor in the state does not violate the Constitution. Texas allows privately held businesses – but not publicly held corporations such as Walmart – to own “package stores” where hard liquor is sold. Thursday’s ruling by the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-Presidential Candidate Julian Castro is in Dallas speaking at an event as one of the finalist for the Texas Working Families Party Endorsement. Castro says he stands out as a candidate because of his executive experience having served as the San Antonio Mayor and as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. “I…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The suspect wanted in the mistaken shooting death of a 9-year-old girl is in Police custody. According to DPD, 9-year-old Brandoniya Bennett became an innocent victim when the alleged shooter opened fire on the wrong apartment. Brondoniya was killed while sitting on her couch. “She was supposed to start school today,” Major Danny Williams said…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- With the first day of school inching near, Dallas ISD partners with The Caring Foundation of Texas to provide families with easy access to immunizations at no cost. Care Vans will be stationed at various Dallas ISD campuses and other locations across the district in an effort to deliver free vaccinations to students.…… MORE
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Denton has called a special bond election for November 5th. The Special citizens’ bond advisory committee, made up of 18 residents, hosted a series of public meetings to evaluate the city’s facilities and infrastructure, potential projects and propositions for a proposed bond program. The meetings were held from May 30th…… MORE
