FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Frisco City Council voted unanimously this week to toughen pet store regulations. The move comes months after the Humane Society of America released a report raising alarms about sick and mistreated dogs at Petland’s Frisco location. Mayor Jeff Cheney said alarm bells went off after city council read the report. “Some…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Congressman Michael Burgess, Two Stupid New Internet Challenges, and Movie Reviews
0:24 — Congressman Michael Burgess joins Dave & Amy to discuss the Senate Impeachment trial, and whether or not we should be concerned about the Coronavirus. 7:46 — Remember the Tide Pod challenge? We’ve got two new ones floating around the internet now. One is just as idiotic, and one is just kind of gross.…… MORE
Lawsuit Against a TCU Dean, Trustees & 5 Others Alleges Assault and Racial Discrimination
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A 20-year old Texas Christian University student has filed a lawsuit against school’s Board of Trustees and five employees, alleging repeated assault and racial discrimination. The student, referred to as Jane Doe No. 1, claims that she was repeatedly assaulted, racially discriminated against. The allegations, primarily against Diane Snow, the dean of…… MORE
Texas Teacher Accused of Bringing Handgun to School
TOMBALL, Texas (AP) — A Texas teacher who authorities say brought a handgun to school and made threatening comments about colleagues has been arrested. Mark Davis, a history and geography teacher at Concordia Lutheran High School in Tomball, located northwest of Houston, was arrested Wednesday. Tomball police say he’s charged with possessing a weapon in…… MORE
Massive Factory Explosion Destroys Homes/Businesses in NW Houston; At Least 1 Injured
Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – What’s being described as a ‘colossal’ explosion shook Northwest Houston around 4:15 this morning, damaging homes and businesses in the area. The blast has been attributed to propylene gas at a valve factory called Watson Grinding & Manufacturing. At least one person was taken to a hospital. We spoke to a witness…… MORE
GMC Announces 2021 Yukon Lineup, Manufactured in Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- GMC introduces the next-generation of its SUV’S for Yukon that’ll be manufactured at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Arlington. The 2021 Yukon and Yukon XL is enhanced with technology to improve traction, control and driver awareness, making your driving experience safer. GMC’S Stuart Fowle says North Texans will be the first to see them…… MORE
Cook Children’s Files Brief After Tinslee Lewis Family Appeals Judges Order to End Life Support
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The fate of an 11-month-old baby in Fort Worth is now in the hands of an appeals court. The family of Tinslee Lewis appealed after a judge gave Cook Children’s Medical Center the green light to remove the baby from life support. Cook Children’s just filed a brief on why this ruling…… MORE
Story of Botham Jean to be Featured in Super Bowl PSA
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The shooting death of a man in his own apartment by a Dallas Police Officer will be the focus of a Public Service Announcement during this year’s Super Bowl broadcast. The case garnered national attention last year during Amber Guyger’s murder trial. The life and death of Botham Jean is featured in the NFL…… MORE
Possible Case of Coronavirus Virus in Texas
BRAZOS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Brazos County Health District is investigating a suspected case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. The patient traveled from Wuhan, China, where the Coronavirus originated. Health care providers were aware of public health guidance on novel Coronavirus and quickly recognized that the patient met the criteria for Coronavirus testing. The patient…… MORE
Jim Lehrer of the ‘MacNeil-Lehrer Report’ Dies at 85
NEW YORK (AP) – A host of the nightly PBS “NewsHour” that for decades offered a thoughtful take on current events has died. PBS says Jim Lehrer died Thursday. He was 85. Like longtime partner Robert MacNeil, Lehrer saw broadcast journalism as a service, its main goal to help the public understand events and issues.…… MORE
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