DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Construction begins on Uber’s new hub in Deep Ellum Dallas. The office building will be the second largest outside of its world headquarters in San Francisco. Governor Greg Abbott says Uber is more than just a ride sharing company and Texas is the right place for the innovation Uber brings. “Texas is proud to open…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced Friday that he has pulled out of the Democratic Presidential race. O’Rourke said his decision is in the best interest of the Democratic party. The El Paso native made the announcement public on social media, saying that though it’s difficult to accept, it is clear to him that…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Officer involved in what appeared to be an accidental shooting death of a homeless woman has resigned from the department. Arlington Police said Friday that Ravi Singh submitted his resignation and the case has been sent to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Body cam footage of the August…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Friday marked the last day of early voting in next week’s November general election. Texas voters are considering ten constitutional amendments proposed by state lawmakers. Those amendments range from the state’s tax code to the retirement of K9 Police Officers. Municipal items are also on the ballot in some Texas cities. Election…… MORE
EL PASO (WBAP/KLIF) – The family of an elderly woman killed in this year’s massacre at an El Paso Walmart is suing the alleged gunman and the website where police said he posted a racist manifesto. The lawsuit filed by the family of 86-year-old Angelina Maria Silva Englisbee seeks more than $1 million in damages.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A grand jury has indicted a former Lyft driver in the August sexual assault, robbery and gruesome murder of 22-year-old Sara Hudson in the Lower Greenville Avenue area of Dallas. 49-year-old Glen Richter was indicted on a Capital Murder By Terror Threat charge. According to court documents, prosecutors said Richter kidnapped,…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A driver with All City Towing was caught on camera posting a ‘No Parking’ on a pole, then towing a truck that was parked nearby. An elderly Dallas couple thought their truck was stolen from outside the grocery store where they shop every week. A man at the towing company admitted to…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A new study commissioned by Car Insurance Companies has determined that Dallas is the third most dangerous city in the nation for drivers. Factors determining the rankings included traffic-related deaths per capita as reported by the National Highway Safety Administration, the likelihood of getting in a wreck and vehicle theft rates.…… MORE
DETROIT (AP) – General Motors is recalling more than 600,000 four-wheel drive trucks and SUVs because a software error could activate the braking system, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers the 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2014-2018 GMC Sierra 1500 and 2015-2020 GMC Yukon models. GM said…… MORE
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) You can now text 9-1-1 if you have an emergency in the city of of Plano. The city says the ability to text messages to 9-1-1 will help residents who are hearing impaired. But, it can also be used in circumstances where it’s not safe for the caller to make a voice call…… MORE
