ARLINGTON, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) — A 21-year-old Grand Prairie man is living alone in his suddenly empty family home a month after his sister and both parents were killed by an accused drunk driver. In an exclusive interview with WFAA Patrick Alphonso Beck, Jr. is still coming to grips with his terrible reality. Barely a…… MORE
[Video] Final Moments Before Deadly Addison Plane Crash
Addison, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Video and audio of the final moments before a plane crash at Addison Airport late last month has been obtained by WFAA-TV. Video shows the plane taking off, but never climbing above the tree line before it flips, sparks … then crashes into a hanger. The NTSB’s initial report says a…… MORE
Texas Workforce Commission Reverses Course; Says Former FWPD Chief ‘Did nothing wrong’
Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In a surprise move, the Texas Workforce Commission on Monday reversed course on an earlier decision to deny former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald unemployment compensation due to “work-related misconduct.” Fitzgerald’s lawyer Stephen Kennedy said that the agency now says it has found no evidence that Fitzgerald did anything wrong. “It’s…… MORE
Human Relations Commission Votes to Remove Mike Steele Over Offensive Social Media Posts
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Human Relations Commission of Fort Worth has unanimously voted to remove Mike Steel from the commission. Two weeks ago, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price called for Steele’s resignation after finding out about inappropriate posts on social media. Monday, the HRC, which is tasked to promote and create unity in the city,…… MORE
Dallas Animals Services 150% Over Capacity, Offers Free Adoptions
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Animal Services is experiencing over capacity at 108% for dogs and over 150% for cats. Whitney Hanson Manager at DAS said during the summer they see an increase. She said the increase is due to cat breeding season as well as their rescue team bringing in more dogs. “It does really speak to how badly we…… MORE
Denton Police Seize Large Amount of Meth
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Two men are in Denton Police custody on Possession of a controlled substance charges. Officers responded to a welfare call on I-35 and Bonnie Brae Street where they found a wrecked vehicle and a man walking down the highway. A package of methamphetamine was on the ground next to the vehicle. The…… MORE
North Texas Company Builds Device to Prevent Disease Spread at Border
ADDISON (WBAP-KLIF)- A North Texas made device can possibly prevent disease spread at the Southern Border. Rik Heller, CEO of Wello, the Addison-based company says the WelloStation device can detect your body’s temperature without touching it. You just stand in front of the device and it scans your face. The machine will then print out a ‘well-being’ receipt with…… MORE
Republican Senator John Cornyn Says He’s Sitting on $9 Million War Chest for 2020 Re-Election Bid
AUSTIN, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Republican Senator John Cornyn said he’s raised $9 million for his re-election bid in 2020. In an announcement Monday, the Texan said he raised more than $2.5 million during the latest fundraising quarter. The Associated Press reports Air Force veteran MJ Hegar, the most high-profile Democrat challenging Cornyn so far,…… MORE
Retrial of Former Mesquite Officer Accused in Shooting of Unarmed Motorist Begins Today
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – After a mistrial earlier this year, a Dallas County jury will try to decide if a former Mesquite police officer was justified in the shooting of an unarmed man. Derick Wiley is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, accused of severely wounding Lyndo Jones (pictured right) during a suspected car…… MORE
Via Twitter President Trump Tells Liberal Dem Women They Should Leave the U.S.
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Trump is not backing down this morning after what’s been criticized as inflammatory tweets calling on Democratic congresswomen to “go back” to where they came from — even though all but one of his 4 intended targets were born in America. The president also blasted other Democrats for defending them. In a tweet this…… MORE
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