ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A suburban Dallas police officer who shot and killed a woman last year while firing at a dog was charged Wednesday with criminally negligent homicide, prosecutors said. A grand jury indicted Ravinder Singh in the August 2019 death of 30-year-old Margarita Brooks, the Tarrant County district attorney’s office said. At the time of…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Trinity Metro is offering free rides to Tarrant County residents going to job fairs or interviews. Tiffany Moore-Turner, GM of Trinity Metro Operations said she understands how hard it’s been during Covid-19 with layoffs and unemployment. “We want to help Tarrant County residents who are looking for job opportunities,we wanted to make…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Big Tex is in position at the State Fair of Texas. There were concerns that the coronavirus pandemic would cause Big Tex to miss the fair, but thanks to the work of crane operators he’s in place at Big Tex Circle. “He comes in at a little more than 25,000 pounds so…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Some fans will get the chance to see the Dallas Cowboys home opener in person amid COVID-19. Head Coach Mike McCarthy announced in a press conference the stadium will be at 25% capacity this Sunday, allowing almost 20,000 fans to see the game in person. Fans will be required to wear face…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott will provide an update on Texas’ continued response to COVID-19 on Thursday. It’s unclear exactly what updates the Governor will have. But under current coronavirus restrictions, bars are still closed, restaurants are limited to 25% occupancy, and outdoor sports venues can only be 25% full. Bar owners continue to…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Department of Justice is enhancing its efforts against human sex trafficking. According to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Erin Nealy Cox, two North Texas men are charged with Child sex trafficking after allegedly paying to have sex with a 13-year-old girl in an Irving hotel room. Cox said that…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – At least 22 people were injured when two cranes collided in a neighborhood near the Mueller Development just East of in Austin Wednesday morning. Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services said 16 people were rushed to the hospital, three refused transport and three were deemed “no patients.” ATCEMS said six ambulances had…… MORE
KELLER (WBAP/KLIF News) – A recent COVID-19 outbreak has lead to a disruption early on in the school year. The district is transitioning all Fossil Ridge High School employees and students to remote learning Wednesday due to a dozen confirmed cases of COVID-19. Virtual learning will continue for 14 days, with students and staff returning to…… MORE
Alabama (WBAP/KLIF) – The center of Hurricane Sally made landfall in Alabama and Florida Panhandle early Wednesday morning but the storm is slamming other Gulf coast states with lots of rain and high winds. Damaging winds already have taken a toll in both states. “Nothing is going to go away anytime soon,” according to…… MORE
Pensacola, Florida (AP) – Hurricane Sally finally blasted ashore near Gulf Shores, Alabama, as a Category 2 storm, with top winds of 105 mph. The coast is being pummeled with sideways rain and beach-covering storm surges. Sally’s northern eyewall raked the Gulf Coast for hours before the center finally made landfall, delivering punishing wind and…… MORE
