DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance has rolled out a new initiative, in response to the recent rise in veteran homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties. The January 2019 homeless count, conducted by MDHA, saw the number of homeless veterans increase by 100, from 331 to 431 (11.3% of all homeless individuals). During the…… MORE
Collin County Commissioner’s Court Debating Highway 380 Bypass Project
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Collin County Commissioner’s Court is debating TxDOT’s preference on the Highway 380 bypass project to ease traffic congestion that has caused problems in the area for years. The department said it prefers one with three separate bypasses: one between Prosper and Mckinney, another north of Princeton, and the third south…… MORE
Superhero Movies Have Surprising Health Benefits
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — If you enjoy a good superhero movie… You may be surprised to find out it could have health benefits too. Producer Robyn Geske joined Dave and Amy in studio to talk about it. For more segments from KLIF Real News & Information in the Morning, click here. Robyn Geske, KLIF/WBAP Copyright ©…… MORE
Critical Shortage of Cyber Security Experts
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Nationwide… There are hundreds of thousands of jobs open for computer experts trained in counter-terror. This fact leads many to say there is a critical shortage of people trained and available to safeguard our national systems. Attorney and Cyber Security Expert Shawn Tuma joined Dave and Amy to talk about it. Shawn is…… MORE
Texas Lawmakers Mull Tax Breaks for Disaster-Struck Property
HOUSTON (AP) – Lawmakers are considering a bill that could grant Texas homeowners a tax break when their property has been damaged by disasters such as 2017’s Hurricane Harvey. The Houston Chronicle reports that bill sponsor Sen. Paul Bettencourt says it would give homeowners an opportunity to challenge unjust property tax bills after a natural…… MORE
11-Year Old Fort Worth Boy Dies After Being Impaled By Iron Fence
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A case of ‘kids being kids’ led to the tragic death of an 11-year old in Fort Worth Monday who died after being impaled on an iron fence. Police say the victim and several other juveniles had climbed a fence to enter a locked pool area of the Ladera Palms apartments…… MORE
Grapevine Woman Disappears
Grapevine (WBAP/KLIF) – The search continues for a Grapevine woman who disappeared Friday morning. Grapevine police say 66 year old Joyce Payne drove away from her home in a silver Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV and hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Payne left without her purse, cellphone, or medications. She’s 5 feet 4 inches tall,…… MORE
Texan Faces Up to 88 Years on Terrorism-related Convictions
DALLAS (AP) — A North Texas man faces up to 88 years in a U.S. prison after being convicted of sharing online messages promoting terrorism and lying to investigators. Prosecutors in Dallas on Monday announced Said Azzam Mohamad Rahim was convicted on eight counts related to social media and supporting terrorism. Jurors on Friday convicted him of…… MORE
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: “House Bill 3 will transform our public schools…”
AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of House Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood: “I congratulate Sen. Taylor and the Texas Senate on the passage of this monumental and historic education reform bill. House Bill 3 will transform our public schools with cutting edge strategies that…… MORE
Photo Gallery Opens to Show Dallas Officer’s Captured Moments, “Faces of Service”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Janette Kennedy Gallery opens it’s doors to showcase moments with Dallas Police Officers. Senior Corporal Lindsey Allen calls it “The Faces of Service Exhibition” because each photo tells a story and shows officer’s dedication. “I can remember each little story about the picture whether it was SWAT putting on their equipment or when…… MORE
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