DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that allows “beer-to-go” in Texas. In the last week, Governor Abbott has signed bills into law that ban red light cameras and outlaws deceptive calls from telemarketers. This new law will allow people to take home beer from craft breweries in Texas.…… MORE
One Person is Dead Following A Single Engine Plane Crash Near Houston
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) – One person has died after a single-engine plane experienced engine trouble and crashed north of Houston. The Texas Department of Public Safety says a female passenger died at the scene while the pilot was airlifted to a Houston hospital. They were the only two aboard and their identities have not been…… MORE
Democratic Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke Says White Americans Don’t Know Full Story of Slavery
BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) – Beto O’Rourke has taken a path somewhat less traveled as he strives to make connections with the black voters who will play a dominant role in next year’s Southern presidential primaries. In South Carolina on Friday, the Democratic presidential candidate and former Texas congressman met with leaders of the Gullah/Geechee Nation,…… MORE
A Birthday Bash for Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – A crowd has gathered at the George H.W. Bush presidential center at Texas A&M University as part of a birthday celebration for the 41st president and his wife Barbara. Members of the Bush family gathered Saturday to lay a wreath at the couple’s gravesite. George Bush enjoyed skydiving and 12…… MORE
19 Year Veteran Tarrant County Deputy Killed Friday Night
UPDATE: 5:24 pm 6.15.2019 – Tarrant County officials now say the Medical Examiner has ruled a pulmonary embolism complicated by blood clots caused Sgt. Shepherd to fall in the parking lot, badly injuring his head. Sheriff says he seems to have managed to recovered enough to have climbed into his vehicle, where he was found…… MORE
Family of Slain Car Theft Suspect Wants Answers From Farmers Branch Police
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – The family of a car theft suspect shot dead in Dallas by Farmers Branch Police want answers from that police department about the fatal shooting of 35 year old Juan Moreno. Community activist Carlos Quintanilla joined the father of Moreno to call on Farmers Branch Police to explain their policies involving…… MORE
Denton Salvation Army in Need of Food Donations to Fill Empty Shelves
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton Salvation Army is in need of food to stock up their shelves. It’s Summer time, school is out and more family members are needing food and support from Denton’s Salvation Army. Lieutenant Whitney Houston says currently their shelves are bare, trying to keep up with the demand “I don’t want them…… MORE
Dallas Restaurant To Hold Fundraiser For Displaced Apartment Residents After Crane Collapse
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 500 residents of the Elan City Lights apartment complex in Downtown Dallas have been displaced following the crane collapse on Sunday during violent storms that also claimed the life of a resident. Now, Dallas restaurant Big Al’s Smokehouse will be holding an “Aid for Elan” fundraiser to help the victims…… MORE
Collin College Approved to Grant Four-Year Degrees
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – Collin College will soon offer four-year degrees for its students. According to Collin College, the school received preliminary notification this week that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Board of Trustees approved the college’s level change application from a Level I Institution, granting two-year degrees, to a Level…… MORE
Alliance Texas to be Safety Test Hub for Future Global Transportation Technologies
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Alliance Texas will soon be the hub for Uber and other companies to test driver-less cars and air taxi technology. Alliance Texas, a 26,000-acre master-planned development and home to Fort Worth Alliance Airport is working with several companies to improve mobility, globally. Wyatt Smith is the head of Business Development for Uber Elevate,…… MORE
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