(WBAP/KLIF News) Balch Springs – 26 homes in Balch Springs were damaged by a fast moving grass fire that may have been sparked by a mower hitting a metal object causing sparks. It was near the intersection of I-20 and South Beltline Road in the Spring Ridge neighborhood. The fire started just before 4pm. Crews…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The XFL announced on Monday that it has selected the City of Arlington as its new football operations Hub, signing a three-year agreement that will provide a centralized performance facility and multiple practice venues for preseason and in-week training for the League’s eight teams. The Hub will also serve as a content…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May, revealing himself as one of the previously anonymous donors who covered costs for families after one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history. Jackson, whose…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former sports superstar Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May, revealing himself as one of the previously anonymous donors who covered costs for families after one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history. Jackson, whose…… MORE
The Governor of Texas has expanded an earlier Wildfire Disaster Declaration to include several more counties including Denton and Kaufman Counties in north Texas, as well as Somervell County where the state’s largest wildfire is burning. The Chalk Mountain Fire has charred about 7,000 acres, and is no more than 20% contained. In all, Texas…… MORE
The Governor of Texas has expanded an earlier Wildfire Disaster Declaration to include several more counties including Denton and Kaufman Counties in north Texas, as well as Somervell County where the state’s largest wildfire is burning. The Chalk Mountain Fire has charred about 7,000 acres, and is no more than 20% contained. In all, Texas…… MORE
Lancaster (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police officer has been arrested in Lancaster for threatening another man with an assault rifle. Lancaster Police say Officer John Rozell got into a heated argument with another man about 2:30 Saturday morning. Rozell reportedly went to his car, brought out an AR-15, and was approaching the other man with…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas’ Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has tested positive for COVID-19. The 72 year old Patrick says he’s experiencing only mild symptoms, and is isolating at home. Patrick is fully vaccinated, and had a booster shot last fall. He also had a bout with COVID in January.… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Jury selection begins Monday in Austin at the trial that will determine how much controversial podcaster Alex Jones will have to pay Sandy Hook Elementary School parents for his repeated false claims that the deadliest classroom shooting in U.S. history was a hoax. Courts in Texas and Connecticut have already found Jones…… MORE
(DALLAS) – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police announce the arrest of a suspect in a 33-year old “cold case” of murder. Mary Hague Kelly died by strangulation in 1989, but the killer was never found despite her vehicle and some personal belongings of hers taken, say police. Police say at the time of her death, DNA…… MORE
