Dallas Police Chief Leaving

DALLAS — The news broke earlier today that Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia will be leaving his position in Dallas to become an assistant city manager for the city of Austin. This comes three months after Garcia signed a new contract with the city of Dallas intended to keep him with the city through at least May…MORE

Ruling In; Judge Rules Against Gun Carries At State Fair of Texas, Denying State AG Paxton’s Injunction

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The ruling now in; a Dallas judge denying Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s injunction seeking to stop the City of Dallas from it’s decision to deny gun permit-carrying attendees of the Texas State Fair the ability to carry weapons in to the fairgrounds. The State Fair of Texas will allow current…MORE

Hearing Underway Over State Fair of Texas’ Gun Ban

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A judge is hearing arguments in the lawsuit surrounding the State Fair of Texas’ gun ban. The State of Texas is suing the City of Dallas over the ban, which was prompted by a shooting at the fair last year that left three people injured. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton…MORE

It’s North Texas Giving Day

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Nonprofits across the Metroplex are hopeful on this year’s for North Texas Giving Day. Today’s event allows citizens to find a charity of their choice on one website and donate desperately needed funds each year. The Community Foundation of Texas created North Texas Giving Day 16 years ago and…MORE

Arlington Police Arrest Suspect in Hit-and-Run that Killed North Texas Marine

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Arlington police arrested the suspect connected to a hit-and-run that killed a North Texas Marine on her way to drills on June 23. Investigators believe 26-year-old Josue Rodriguez was the driver of a 1975 Chevy Cheyenne pickup truck that hit 21-year-old Areauna Laws along I-20 near Matlock Road. Laws was…MORE

First Fed Rate cut since Covid. Dow jumps 300 points.

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers. The…MORE

Fort Worth ISD School Board Discusses Superintendent’s Future as Parents and Teachers Weigh In

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Tensions were high at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting this week to discuss the performance of Superintendent Doctor Angelica Ramsey. The board met behind closed doors with attorneys Tuesday night after hearing from parents and teachers about students performance under Doctor Ramsey’s leadership. She sat silently as she…MORE

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