FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – North Texas will see increasing cloud cover on Friday as another cold front readies to blow into the region. Temperatures will continue to reach highs at or near 70F through Friday; then Friday evening a 50% chance of rain takes hold, growing to an estimated 80% chance of showers and…… MORE
Four Year Dallas Veteran Police Officer Dies from Wreck Injuries.
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The Dallas Police officer involved in a horrific auto wreck on east Mockingbird Lane in Dallas has died from a result of his injuries. Dallas Police spokesman Demarquis Black says four year veteran officer Joseph Michael George died on Christmas Eve. He’d been hospitalized in critical condition since he wrecked his…… MORE
Record 1.9 Million Gift Returns Expected
(WBAP/KLIF) — Three out of four people plan to return a Christmas gift they received this holiday season. Online retail platform Oracle polled nearly 16-thousand people and 77% of them indicated they are returning at least one gift. After record sales for retailers this year, they now brace for the wave of after-Christmas returns. According…… MORE
Gas Prices Drop Again in Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — Gas prices continue to fall as Texans plan to drive home during the record-breaking holiday travel season. Josh Zuber of AAA-Texas reports lower prices in the lone star state compared to the rest of the country. The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.22 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel. That price…… MORE
Texas Roadways Filled With Accidents
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas highways are seeing a rise in traffic accidents this holiday travel season. Med-Star’s Matt Zavadsky says accidents are up ahead of today’s busiest travel day. Med-Star reports there have been 85 vehicle crashes on Texas roads from December 23rd through December 25th. The majority of accidents could easily be avoided by simply paying…… MORE
Texas Migrant Helper Released From Mexico After Detention
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas woman who drove to Mexico to deliver Christmas gifts to a sprawling refugee camp housing people waiting for U.S. court dates said Wednesday she was detained by authorities there for two days. Anamichelle Castellano said she and another volunteer for her nonprofit group were stopped Monday at a bridge crossing…… MORE
Arlington Chief Patrols Christmas Day
(WBAP/KLIF) — Arlington, TX — Arlington police chief Will Johnson is giving one deserving patrolman Christmas off. Lt. Chris Cook says Johnson ran an essay contest to award one employee the special gift. Chief Johnson was impressed with officer Bill Bill’s [correct] essay answer, explaining what the patrolman has done to make Arlington better. Chief…… MORE
12 Year Old Dies While Saving Family Members
(WBAP/KLIF) — Carrollton, TX — A boy killed in a car-pedestrian accident in Carrolton, Monday, died a hero in the eyes of his family. 12-year old Victor Garcia was struck and killed by a van, while walking home from the store with his family. Before he was hit, Victor pushed his mother and 7-year-old cousin to…… MORE
Roof Collapse During Renovations at Church in Oak Cliff
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Fire Rescue is investigating after an Oak Cliff church’s roof collapsed during renovations. The roof collapsed at the New Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church on Ann Arbor Avenue in East Dallas near the Dallas VA Medical Center. Officials say it was during the remodeling process and reportedly no one was inside at the…… MORE
Non-Profit Created to Coordinate Transportation Solutions, Access in Dallas County Inland Port
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Officials from agencies across North Texas have launched a new nonprofit organization intended to develop transportation opportunities in the growing Dallas County Inland Port. The announcement benefits a 120-square mile area that encompasses five cities (Dallas, Lancaster, Hutchins, Wilmer and Ferris) nearly 90,000 residents, and serves as a base of operations for hundreds…… MORE
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