(WBAP/KLIF) — The governor cracking down on street racers taking over intersections. Governor Abbott announced the launch of a statewide Street Takeover Task Force to counter the rise in dangerous street takeovers happening across Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety has been directed to address the recent street takeovers in several communities that have…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments challenging an anti-mask mandate order directed at local from Gov Abbott during the COVID pandemic several months ago. Dallas County, the City of San Antonio and Harris County alleged that the state legislature gives them specific powers to handle such issues during a disaster. The…… MORE
LAKE WORTH(WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Lake Worth Police Department has released video from the scene of a drunk driving crash that claimed the life of Euless Police Detective Alex Cervantes and critically injured his wife and two children in November of 2021. The video shows a bystander chasing after the driver, Dylan Molina, before…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fidelity Investments is hiring 4,000 new employees nationwide, with new details on the 500 slated for Westlake, Texas. More details emerge about the types of jobs coming to DFW with the expansion of Fidelity Investments. According to Fidelity Vice-President Stacy Guerin, the well-paying jobs are in technology, business, and customer service. Guerin says…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Memorial Center has created memories for millions of visitors over its 86 years, and will now receive a facelift to entertain millions more. The anchor of the famed historical district was last renovated in the 1970s. Fort Worth Public Events Director Michael Crum says the Fort Worth City Council…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington Charities has launched its first-ever mobile market, bringing food to communities in need. A new food delivery truck plans to deliver up to 1,200 pounds of food each week to needy communities in Southeast Tarrant County. County Court Commissioner Alisa Simmons says the truck will make two to four stops each day…… MORE
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – In a special called school board meeting on Tuesday, the CFBISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name Dr. Wendy Eldredge as the lone finalist for Carrollton- Farmers Branch ISD superintendent. State law requires a 21-day waiting period following the naming of a lone finalist before officially hiring a superintendent. Dr. Eldredge…… MORE
WESLACO (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott hosted a roundtable discussion on Tuesday in Weslaco with lawmakers and Operation Lone Star officials on the state’s ongoing border security efforts. The meeting came days after the Governor listed border security as an emergency item for this legislative session. “I am proud to be here today with Senator Birdwell…… MORE
Unsettled weather is expected today as an upper level disturbance and a Pacific front bring a chance of showers and storms. The best storm chances will be across the northern rows of counties, which is also where the best chance of strong to severe storms will be. Windy conditions will return this afternoon behind the…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Collin County has launched a new specialty court intended to divert mentally ill offenders into a court-supervised outpatient treatment program instead of the traditional criminal justice process. Judge Jennifer Edgeworth of the 219th District Court will preside over the program with Judge Lance Baxter of County Court at Law 3. The specialty court also includes program…… MORE
