GALVESTON, Texas (AP) – In a win for Texas horseback riders, the Galveston City Council won’t implement a requirement for people to pick up horse manure left behind on public beaches. The council decided Thursday not to change its policy on pet waste at the beach after horse enthusiasts argued that the animals’ droppings are…… MORE
Con man who cheated women in Texas and other states has been convicted in Missouri
Kansas City (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal jury in Kansas City has convicted a Virginia man of swindling women in Texas and elsewhere across the country out of nearly $3 million. Henry Asomani, a naturalized American citizen from Ghana cheated them by persuading women who had posted ads on online dating sites, or through their Facebook…… MORE
A second flu related death has been confirmed in Dallas County.
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – The latest victim was an 81 year old Grand Prairie resident whose death was confirmed Friday. The first fatality was a 36 year old Dallas resident who died of the illness earlier this month. The County’s Health Director says “this is the earliest we have had this much flu activity in…… MORE
Loaded Gun Found on Grapevine High School Campus, Arrests Made
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF) – As many as four teenagers are facing charges after a loaded gun was found inside Grapevine High School Friday. According to the Grapevine Police Department, a student reported a disturbing photo on snapchat of the teen’s on campus. “It was showing somebody inside the campus with a gun in their waistband,” Amanda…… MORE
FEMA Gives City of Dallas More Time to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The federal government is giving Dallas more time to determine total damages caused by October’s EF-3 tornado. The city must prove more than $38 million in uninsured damages in order to receive a federal disaster declaration from FEMA. The declaration is mandatory to be given federal financial assistance. Texas received an initial…… MORE
Exxon’s CEO Presents Dallas Poverty Fighting Group with Holiday Gift
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The Chief Executive Officer of ExxonMobil presented a $50,000 check to Dallas CitySquare today; a group that fights poverty and homelessness. CitySquare was formed in 1988 and now helps more than 50,000 individuals every year with housing assistance, health care, legal aid, access to a food pantry, and financial coaching. ExxonMobil’s…… MORE
Trump says US, China have Reached Deal; Sunday Tariffs Off
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says the U.S. has canceled plans to impose new tariffs on $160 billion worth of Chinese imports Sunday. Scraping those looming trade penalties is part of a modest interim agreement that de-escalates a 17-month trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. The United States is also reducing existing…… MORE
Arlington Pastor Arrested on Possession of Child Pornography Charge
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Arlington pastor was arrested on a possession of child pornography charge. The Arlington Police Department said 38-year-old Brett Monroe’s arrest was the result of a team effort with the Department of Homeland Security. Investigators took him into custody at his home on Wednesday. According to his LinkedIn profile, Monroe works…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Doorbell Hackers, 14 Hours of Impeachment Debate, and Movie Reviews
0:24 — There are a lot of stories out there about hackers getting into your Ring doorbells and other home devices. Dave and Amy check in with data security specialist Ed Peters to talk about how at risk you could be, and what you can do to protect yourself. 5:13 — Good lord, 14 hours…… MORE
McKinney Police Stress Importance of ‘Move Over’ Law After Officer Was Hit by Motorist
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A McKinney motorcycle officer sustained minor injuries after being hit while blocking traffic for an earlier accident on NB Central Expressway. The officer was taken to a hospital to get checked and is expected to be fine. Carla Marion with McKinney police says the accident underscores the importance of the move-over…… MORE
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