AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A bill that would ban Texas’ capital city of Austin from continuing to lease a downtown building to Planned Parenthood for $1 is almost to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Texas has passed some of the nation’s strictest abortion laws this decade. Democrats say the bill would reduce access to women’s…… MORE
The National Weather Service Issues Weather Warnings for North Texas Through Early Evening
DALLAS (AP) – Storms are set to sweep across parts of North and Central Texas, with forecasters warning of strong winds and pingpong ball-sized hail. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for portions of North Texas until 5 p.m. Saturday, and has warned that a slow moving storm could cause minor flooding of…… MORE
Suspected child molester arrested in Fort Worth
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police have arrested a man who once did volunteer work at a Fort Worth elementary school for sexually assaulting a 12 year old boy. Aaron Roskey reportedly has admitted the assault that apparently happened at his home in the evening of May 8. Roskey is a disabled army veteran…… MORE
Body found in Grapevine Lake submerged vehicle
Grapevine (WBAP/KLIF) – the SUV belonging to a Grapevine woman who disappeared two weeks ago was found Friday in Grapevine Lake. Joyce Payne’s vehicle was found nearly 400 feet from shore. A body was discovered inside when it was recovered. That body has not yet been confirmed as Payne’s. The medical examiner is working to…… MORE
Former Arlington Officer Charged in Shooting Death of O’shae Terry
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Arlington Police Department has completed the administrative investigation for the shooting death of O’shae Terry. A former Arlington officer, Bau Tran faces criminally negligent homicide charges for shooting and killing Terry during a traffic stop September last year. Video released from the department shows Tran holding down Terry’s window as he was trying…… MORE
Police Confirm SUV found in Grapevine Lake Belongs to Missing Woman
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- Investigators have located the SUV belonging to a woman reported missing in Grapevine two weeks ago. After multiple searches throughout the city and lake area, a team using sonar equipment at Grapevine Lake identified a vehicle submerged nearly 400 feet from the shoreline. Dive teams confirmed the make, model, and license plate number…… MORE
Bogus Bomb Threat at Richardson Elementary School Prompts Warning to Students
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Richardson Police Department is asking parents to remind their children that threatening statements can result in serious consequences, following a bomb threat at a Richardson elementary school. According to Police, Richardson ISD was made aware of the threat Thursday at Yale Elementary School. RISD officials said Friday that investigators found a…… MORE
Medstar Inviting North Texans to its Annual Citizen’s EMS Academy Summer Program
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Registration is now open for Medstar’s annual Citizen’s EMS Academy this summer. It’s a six-week program that gives an in depth look at what goes on in emergency services from the moment the 911 call comes in to the actual response. “They’ll actually get to sit in the communication center,…… MORE
Revitalization of Dallas’ West End Becoming a Reality with Opening of District’s Tallest Building
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The revitalization of Dallas’ West End is becoming a reality with the opening of The Luminary office building. The structure’s redevelopment makes it the tallest building in the West End. Crescent Real Estate Managing Director, John Zogg said Thursday that the buildings in the West End are some of the most unique…… MORE
Appeals Denied in Removal of Confederate Statue, Lawsuit Filed
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council’s City Plan Commission sided unanimously with the Landmark Commission in its decision to remove the confederate monument from Pioneer Park. An hours long debate took place, where two people appealed the original decision, saying the landmark commission overstepped its bounds and violated Dallas citizens’ right to due process.…… MORE
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