DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Nine candidates for Dallas Mayor were on Saturday’s ballot. The Dallas County elections department reported slightly higher numbers than recent city elections, but saw only 9% voter percent voter turnout just before the polls closed. Dallas County reported close to a 1.5 million registered voters and just over 130,000 ballots cast. In a…… MORE
Betsy Price Wins Fifth Term as Fort Worth Mayor
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price wins a fifth, two-year term. First elected in 2011, Price is known for her efforts to involved community in city improvements. Along with her focus on promoting jobs, strengthening education, fighting crime and efforts to boost community involvement by Fort Worth’s younger voters, Price is generally…… MORE
Just How Aggressive are Dallas Drivers?
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — It’s no secret that North Texas has some aggressive drivers. But a new Gas Buddy list puts Dallas above even Houston in that category! Producer Robyn Geske takes a look. (For a look at the complete list, click here.) Robyn Geske, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright ©2019 … MORE
A 7 Year Old Girl Shot During A Road Rage Incident in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – On May 3, 2019, at approximately 8:49 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call in the 3500 block of Julius Schepps Freeway. According to Dallas Police, 27 year old Jacebo Soto was driving a white Chevy Tahoe on Northwest Highway, when he became angry with the driver of a silver Mustang.…… MORE
40 Years In Prison For the Driver Of an Adult Day Care Van, Convicted of Sexual Assault
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A driver for a Dallas-area adult day care center has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled female client. Prosecutors say 34-year-old Edgar Lane Sharp Jr. was sentenced Friday in Fort Worth. Jurors on Thursday convicted Sharp, who worked for C3…… MORE
Politics are in full bloom this weekend in north Texas
Dallas – Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – This is a busy weekend for politics in north Texas. Not only is Saturday election day in cities and school districts across this part of the state, but several of the national political campaigns are here. Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg came to Dallas to give the keynote address Friday…… MORE
Beto O’Rourke’s Visit to Fort Worth Brings in Large Crowds for his Presidential Campaign Rally
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Presidential Candidate Beto O’Rourke held a town hall and rally for his campaign in Fort Worth Friday. Hundreds of Democratic Supporters packed the Flying Saucer Downtown to hear O’Rourke’s pitch. Mallory Moore said she was excited to see him in person. “I was a huge supporter of Beto when he was running…… MORE
Coppell Family Warns People about Pet Sitting App After Dog Dies in Sitter’s Pool
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF)- A Coppell family is fighting with a dog sitting company after their dog drowned in a sitter’s pool. Amy Houston went on Rover.com to find a sitter for her 17 pound French Bulldog, Coco. Houston said she needed someone to look after Coco while she hosted her daughter’s high school graduation party. Houston said she thought she…… MORE
Pastor Found Dead in Cedar Hill Home Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
CEDAR HILL (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County medical examiner has ruled that a well known Pastor, found dead in his Cedar Hill home in February, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Pastor Eugene Keahey died on February 28, the same night his home went up in flames. His two daughters and wife killed in the…… MORE
Strong US Job Gains of 263,000 Cuts Rate to 3.6%
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hiring jumped in April as U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs, a strong gain that suggests businesses have shrugged off any concerns the economy may slow this year. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to a new five-decade low of 3.6%, though that drop partly reflected an increase in the number…… MORE
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