ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former University of Texas at Arlington golf coach Stuart Deane was found responsible for sexual harassment through inappropriate comments to some of his female athletes, according to a Title IX investigation. Deane resigned as the university’s golf director before the investigation was completed in October, according to documents obtained by the school…… MORE
Fort Worth Man Charged In Murder Of Mississippi College Student
MISSISSIPPI (WBAP/KLIF) – WFAA-TV is reporting that a Fort Worth man was arrested Monday on a charge of murder in connection to the death of a University of Mississippi classmate, whose body was found over the weekend near a lake. Brandon Theesfeld, 22, was arrested Monday morning at a gas station in Memphis, Tenn. He was later…… MORE
$8.8 Million Grant Award to NCTCOG to Repair Seven Bridges in DFW
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) will receive a $8,775,000 federal grant for a series of seven projects involving seven bridges in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program. “With more people coming…… MORE
Dallas Police Department To Host LGBTQ Self Defense Class
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department will be helping host a self defense class this weekend for the LGBTQ community. This is in response to several violent assaults in the last several months in the Metroplex which seemed to target the transgendered community. One hundred and fifty people have already registered for the event.…… MORE
Another Guilty Plea in Bribery Scheme Involving Late, Former Dallas City Councilwoman
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Dallas City Councilwoman was laid to rest Tuesday while the bribery case she was involved in continued to unfold in court. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 44-year-old Jeremy Scroggins pleaded guilty Tuesday to knowing about Carolyn Davis’ involvement in a housing development bribery scheme, but not reporting it. Scroggins…… MORE
Senate Approves Bill to Extend 9/11 Victims Fund
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill ensuring that a victims’ compensation fund related to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks never runs out of money. The 97-2 vote sends the bill to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it. The vote came after Democratic senators agreed to…… MORE
Residents of Condemned Apartments Growing Frustrated Nearly Two Months after Crane Collapse
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Frustration continues to grow for many former residents of the Dallas apartment complex condemned after last month’s crane collapse. One person was killed when the crane crashed onto the Elan City Lights apartments near Deep Ellum in high winds on June 9. It’s been almost 50 days and many resident’s haven’t been…… MORE
New Kid Friendly Rideshare App VanGo Debuts in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – There’s a new rideshare app that’s being dubbed the “Uber for kids.” VanGo, a Connecticut-based company, caters to kids ages 8 to 17 and allows drivers to take them to school or other activities. The company’s CEO Marta Jamrozik said there’s a strict vetting process in place for hiring new drivers and…… MORE
Irving Police Warn of Suspicious Men Approaching Teens Near Irving H.S.
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – Irving police are warning residents about suspicious men approaching teen girls near Irving High School Two girls were approached at different times last Thursday by men asking if they needed a ride. When they refused, they demanded the girls get in the car. A 17-year old ran to Irving High School where…… MORE
FWPD is on the Lookout for 2 Alleged Beer Thieves
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Police are looking for two women who’ve allegedly made numerous ‘quick trips’ inside a fort worth QuikTrip and helped themselves to beer without paying. Police say the women are seen on surveillance video stealing beer from the QuikTrip on West Bonds Ranch Road, near US Highway 287 on three different occasions this…… MORE
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