GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Linda Ellis has been appointed as Interim Superintendent of the Grand Prairie ISD by the Board of Trustees. The action follows in the wake of the tragic death last week of Dr. Susan Simpson Hull. “We believe Ms. Ellis will preserve Dr. Hull’s vision while providing…… MORE
Addison Police Working to Identify Man with Possible Information on Recent Murder
ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Addison Police Department is working to identify a man believed to have information in connection to a murder earlier this month. According to Police, 82-year-old Joan Mulcahy was found dead July 1, at the Communities of Bent Tree Apartments in the 4800 block of Westgrove Drive. Mulcahy was confined to a wheelchair.…… MORE
Dallas Police: Deep Ellum Robbers Luring Victims with Marijuana
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are warning patrons of Deep Ellum to be on alert as they search for the suspects behind a recent series of disturbing robberies. Investigators say they’ve received several reports from victims who say they were approached be either one or two men who offered them a drag of marijuana…… MORE
Former Dallas City Councilwoman Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The woman killed in a suspected drunk driving crash Monday night in Dallas was identified Tuesday as a former Dallas City Councilwoman. According to the Dallas Police Department, 57-year-old Carolyn Davis was driving on East Ledbetter Drive in Oak Cliff when her car was hit head on by another car traveling the…… MORE
Salvation Army Activates DFW Cooling Stations
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Need a place to cool off from the oppressive heat? The Salvation Army is activating its summer heat relief program. Thirteen cooling stations across the Metroplex will be open starting today. The agency says the cooling stations will provide cold water and a place where people can cool off for a brief time…… MORE
Grand Prairie Man Struggling With the Loss of His Entire Family
ARLINGTON, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) — A 21-year-old Grand Prairie man is living alone in his suddenly empty family home a month after his sister and both parents were killed by an accused drunk driver. In an exclusive interview with WFAA Patrick Alphonso Beck, Jr. is still coming to grips with his terrible reality. Barely a…… MORE
[Video] Final Moments Before Deadly Addison Plane Crash
Addison, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Video and audio of the final moments before a plane crash at Addison Airport late last month has been obtained by WFAA-TV. Video shows the plane taking off, but never climbing above the tree line before it flips, sparks … then crashes into a hanger. The NTSB’s initial report says a…… MORE
Texas Workforce Commission Reverses Course; Says Former FWPD Chief ‘Did nothing wrong’
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In a surprise move, the Texas Workforce Commission on Monday reversed course on an earlier decision to deny former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald unemployment compensation due to “work-related misconduct.” Fitzgerald’s lawyer Stephen Kennedy said that the agency now says it has found no evidence that Fitzgerald did anything wrong. “It’s…… MORE
Human Relations Commission Votes to Remove Mike Steele Over Offensive Social Media Posts
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Human Relations Commission of Fort Worth has unanimously voted to remove Mike Steel from the commission. Two weeks ago, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price called for Steele’s resignation after finding out about inappropriate posts on social media. Monday, the HRC, which is tasked to promote and create unity in the city,…… MORE
Dallas Animals Services 150% Over Capacity, Offers Free Adoptions
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Animal Services is experiencing over capacity at 108% for dogs and over 150% for cats. Whitney Hanson Manager at DAS said during the summer they see an increase. She said the increase is due to cat breeding season as well as their rescue team bringing in more dogs. “It does really speak to how badly we…… MORE
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