WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Collin County community came together at the Cross Church in Wylie last night to honor the lives of two young victims of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall on May 6th. 11-year-old Daniela Mendoza and 8-year-old Sofia Mendoza were among the eight victims killed. Their mother…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A nationwide shortage of police officers is affecting North Texas. With fewer recruits and a large number of police officers changing professions or retiring, police departments are finding it difficult to fill their patrol cars. Police departments across the country are dealing with a shortage of officers to maintain an adequate workforce. Texas…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A nationwide shortage of police officers is affecting North Texas. With fewer recruits and a large number of police officers changing professions or retiring, police departments are finding it difficult to fill their patrol cars. Police departments across the country are dealing with a shortage of officers to maintain an adequate workforce. Texas…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The city of Dallas is implementing a successful crime deterrent this summer. The city began the Summer of Safety campaign, last year, aiming to reduce crime by providing programs for area youth to keep them engaged in wholesome activities. According to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, the plan worked, by noticeably reducing crime during…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The state of Texas is suing one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Attorney general Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Hyatt Hotels Corporation for allegedly engaging in deceptive advertising practices in violation of the state’s consumer protection laws. The lawsuit specifies the practice of charging consumers mandatory hidden fees, such as resort…… MORE
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the injured victim’s in the May 6 shooting at Allen Premium Outlets is telling his story Eight people were killed by a gunman at the outlet mall, before he was killed by Police. A number of people were injured and taken to local hospitals. Irvin Walker was the first patient…… MORE
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – A lone cross remained outside the south entrance to Allen Premium Outlets on Tuesday after organizers and Allen firefighters removed a memorial that was set up after the May 6 shooting that left 8 people and a gunman dead. Flowers, hand written notes, other gifts, and large crosses with the victims’ names…… MORE
DFW AIRPORT (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and American Airlines, on Tuesday, signed a new 10-year Use and Lease Agreement, which includes $4.8 billion in pre-approved capital investments – including the construction of Terminal F, the renovation of Terminal C and other significant modernization projects. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie…… MORE
Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The first 911 calls made during the Allen Premium Outlet shooting over a week ago have been released. 911 operators were simultaneiously flooded with hundreds of calls for help from frightened victims and witnesses. Amid the chaos, dispatchers attempted to also help police find the shooter. “Witness where are they at?…… MORE
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns that the U-S defaulting on its debt would be an economic and financial catastrophe. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is ready to discuss the debt ceiling with congressional leaders at the White House in a high-profile session with reverberations across the globe as early outlines of a potential deal begin to emerge from…… MORE
