AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas’ embattled elections chief is on the brink of losing his job over wrongly questioning the U.S. citizenship of thousands of voters. Secretary of State David Whitley on Sunday was set to be forced from office unless the Texas Senate confirms his nomination. But that prospect was dimming as Democrats were…… MORE
Three alarm fire severely damages north Dallas apartment complex
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fire-Rescue fought a three alarm fire early Sunday morning at the Buena Vista Apartments, a little north of the Central Expressway/635 interchange. The blaze was already in advanced stage when the first firefighters arrived at 3:00 AM, so the best they could do was contain it and prevent it from spreading.…… MORE
A New Report Reveals a 300% Increase in Dallas Homicides, Compared to Last Month
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new report shows more than two dozen homicides in Dallas this month. Data from the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) shows at least 26 homicides across the city this month. Dallas Police said the number could actually be closer to 30. That total represents an almost 300% increase from…… MORE
Police Say A 9-Year Old Child Was Killed in Drag Racing Crash
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police and Fire report three vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed, causing an accident that lead to the death of a child. A Dodge Charger, a Ford Mustang, and a Dodge Challenger, were racing on Lake June Road, just after 7:30 p.m. Friday. According to police, the…… MORE
Juvenile carjacker crashes into Dallas barbershop
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An accused juvenile carjacker crashed into a Dallas business Friday evening. He reportedly had taken a vehicle from its rightful owner, dragging her down a street and running over her before crashing into the front of a Floyd’s 99 Barbershop on Mockingbird Lane near Greenville Avenue. He ran, but was apprehended a…… MORE
Humane Society of North Texas Launches Biggest Flight for Life Ever, Saturday Morning.
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – One hundred and sixty four pets needing a good home fly out of Forth Worth 8 am Saturday morning, bringing mostly large dogs (and a few cats) to the Pacific Northwest. This is believed to be the largest ever flight load of adoptable pets flown from HSNT to the Pacific…… MORE
New Ordinances, Regulations for Fort Worth Infrastructure to meet Population Demands
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- New ordinances, regulations and standards for new development in Fort Worth go into effect June 1st. Fort Worth’s Planning and Development Director D.J. Harrell said some of the guidelines were outdated and not looked over in 30 years. “As we grow both density and outward there’s a demand to build more and…… MORE
Fort Worth ISD Southwest HS Staff, Students Sign Beam to be Part of New Field House Construction
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth ISD’s Southwest High School is getting a brand new field house for the school’s athletic department. Clint Bond with Fort Worth ISD said they invited the Superintendent, principal, students and teachers to sign a steal beam that will be become a part of the field house. “People who signed it today…… MORE
Texas House Committee Reviewing 2015 Case of Sandra Bland
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas lawmakers are looking into whether or not evidence was withheld in the controversial 2015 arrest of a black woman by a white Texas State Trooper. Video of Sandra Bland’s arrest went viral. The state Trooper who pulled her over is seen yelling at her to get out of the car. Days after…… MORE
Carrollton Fire Dept. Launches Life Saving App for Citizens
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Carrollton Fire Department launches an app that can help save a life. The PulsePoint app is free for citizens and easy to use. It’s connected to the dispatch center and will alert a citizen if they’re close to someone having a cardiac arrest. “As soon as someone calls 911 the citizen will…… MORE
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