AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Kid’s lemonade stands will soon be legal in the State of Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill this week that makes it illegal for cities or homeowner associations to have rules that would stop kids from selling non alcoholic drinks on private property. The Governor signed the bill in a video…… MORE
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Responds to Criticism Over Increased Violent Crime Rates
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall is under fire from city council members who are concerned about the increase in violent crime. There have been more than 90 murders across the city this year. Dallas is on pace to end the year with almost 230 homicides, which would be double the number…… MORE
Local Restaurants Throw out Thousands of Dollars Worth of Food Amid Power Outages
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of area restaurants are still in the dark after Sunday’s storms. From Deep Ellum to Highland Park Village to Lakewood and more, Guidelive.com reports that dozens of eateries have been forced to throw away thousands of dollars worth of food. Jimmy Park, (picture below), chef and owner of Nori Handroll…… MORE
Apartment Building Hit By Crane Condemned; Victim Identified
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The woman killed in the crane accident during powerful storms Sunday has been identified 29-year old Kiersten Symone Smith. Smith’s older sister posted a tribute to her on Facebook Monday. Toni Smith said “Kiersten had a lot of great things happening in her life when it ended so tragically and abruptly.” She…… MORE
Facebook Builds Solar Farm In W. Texas
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that’s believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation. Boston-based renewable energy developer Longroad Energy recently announced it was partnering with the social media giant on the $416 million project. It comes as Menlo Park, California-based Facebook…… MORE
The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas (AP) By SCHUYLER DIXON — Jason Witten talks a lot about just wanting to blend in now that he’s back for a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys following a year in retirement. Ask about playing time among a group of decidedly younger tight ends, and, well, the franchise leader in catches…… MORE
OSHA Investigating Crane Operator in Dallas Crane Collapse
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A forensic investigation is underway into a deadly crane collapse Sunday in Dallas when a severe thunderstorm blew through the area. Investigators with OSHA are on the scene of the collapse this week. A 29-year-old woman was killed and five other people hurt when a crane from a nearby construction site crashed into the Elan City Lights…… MORE
Retired Arlington Sergeant Faces Child Indecency Charges After Victim Comes Forward 16 Years Later
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- 61-year-old Bill Stallsworth, a former sergeant who retired from Arlington PD in 2014, faces charges after a now 26-year-old woman confessed he inappropriately touched her when she was around 8 to 10 years old. According to an arrest affidavit, the victim said Stallsworth took her for a drive and fondled her breasts. Stallsworth was…… MORE
Damaging Winds Left Hundreds of Thousands without Power, Downed Trees in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The DFW Metroplex suffered severe weather Sunday afternoon with over hundreds of thousands of power outages and hundreds of downed trees. The storm even caused a crane to fall onto a Deep Ellum Apartment, killing one and injuring five. Joey Picca with the National Weather Service says they reported 71 MPH wind gusts out of…… MORE
Donations Wanted to Help Family of Grand Prairie Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Grand Prairie Police Benevolent Association has set up a donation page for officer A.J. Castaneda who died in the line of duty Friday morning. JJ Wallis, President of the Grand Prairie Police Officer’s Association said the money goes directly to the Castaneda family. “His mom and dad are very humble and…… MORE
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