FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-A permanent tribute to Tarrant County law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty now stands on the west lawn of the historic 1895 Tarrant County courthouse. Law Enforcement agencies from across Tarrant Counnty gathered in Fort Worth for the dedication of the Tarrant County Law Enforcement Memorial, a slab of…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Friday that over 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the state of Texas. The Governor called the achievement “an incredible milestone” in the state’s fight against this virus. said Governor Abbott. “Vaccines are the most effective defense against the spread of COVID-19, and I…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In the wake of an advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing face mask requirements for Americans vaccinated against COVID-19 in most settings, DART is reminding passengers of a federal rule regarding masks rules for public transportation. In a statement released Friday, Dallas Area Rapid Transit said it will…… MORE
Washington – Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge has refused to free a Texas man whom authorities have accused of planning an attack on a social media company’s facility after he returned home from storming the U.S. Capitol. Guy Wesley Reffitt is one of more than 400 federal defendants charged in the Jan. 6 riot…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House lawmakers last night passed HB-929, ‘The Botham Jean Act Safe at Home Bill’. ‘Bo’s Law,’ as it’s called and authored by Rep. Carl Sherman of DeSoto, was prompted by the police killing over 2 years ago of the 26-year old Jean in his apartment by former Dallas police officer Amber…… MORE
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Jordan Spieth had his longest stretch all day of mere pars — a whopping four holes — on the besieged new home course of the AT&T Byron Nelson when the local favorite stepped over a 55-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th. Nothing but the bottom of the cup, and a…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas lawmakers have approved a measure that would ban abortions after as early as six weeks and allow private citizens to enforce the rule through civil lawsuits against doctors and others. The Senate vote Thursday sends the bill to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who is expected to sign it into law.…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas families of elderly victims who were robbed and murdered are banding together to make senior living facilities safer. Billy Chermirmir is awaiting trial and is currently accused of killing and robbing more than a dozen North Texas elderly residents in Dallas and Collin County. In the meantime, the group “Secure Our…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Following federal approval, North Texas children as young as 12 are now being vaccinated for COVID-19. In the first group of 12 to 15-year-old’s receiving the Pfizer shot in Dallas County, there was some anxiety. “I was nervous,” a Dallas 12-year-old said. “I don’t like shots,” insisted a 15-year-old getting after receiving…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Motor Speedway announced a major change in leadership on Thursday. After more than three decades of service to race fans on behalf of Speedway Motorsports, including the last 25 years at Texas Motor Speedway, Eddie Gossage will step down as President following the June 13 NASCAR All-Star Race. “The timing just…… MORE
