DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are urging the public to be on high alert after it received another complaint about a suspicious masked man who has been knocking on doors and harassing people. The latest incident happened Tuesday around 11:15 a.m. at a home in the 400 block of Kirkwood Drive in Old Lake Highlands.…… MORE
Keller Home Catches Fire After Apparent Lightning Strike
KELLER (WBAP/KLIF News) — Keller firefighters responded to a house fire Wednesday morning that neighbors believe started with a lightning strike. Our media partners at WFAA-TV reported that the neighbors saw and heard the loudest lightning strike in their life. Immediately after, firefighters showed up on Crestwood Trail. “We experienced really loud thunder and a…… MORE
Bill That Would Eliminate Red Light Cameras Moves Closer to Passage
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — The controversial red light cameras are one step closer to being a thing of the past in Texas. A bill in the Texas House that would force cities to do away with the cameras over the next several years has overwhelmingly passed a preliminary vote, with the final vote likely coming…… MORE
Dallas Stars Fall To St. Louis Blues In Double OT
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Blues have advanced to the NHL’s Western Conference final by winning a marathon seventh game in their second-round series with the Dallas Stars. Pat Maroon delivered his second game-winning goal of the series by beating Ben Bishop 5:50 into double-overtime to complete the Blues’ 2-1 win over the…… MORE
Baylor Moving Forward With Plans for New Basketball Facility
WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor is moving forward with plans to build a new basketball facility on the banks of Brazos River after a $100 million gift to the university. Athletic director Mack Rhoades said Tuesday that a portion of the sum from an anonymous donor to a university-wide campaign will provide a significant lead…… MORE
Dallas Hope Lodge Opening for Free Cancer Patient and Family Lodging
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The American Cancer Society breaks ground on a Hope Lodge facility to give cancer patients and caregivers a place to stay when traveling to North Texas to receive treatment.The 40,000 square-foot facility will include 50 private guests suites, common living rooms, dining areas, mediation rooms, library, laundry rooms and an outside garden. The…… MORE
Several Students Critical After School Shooting in Suburban Denver
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado (AP) – Authorities say eight students were injured in a shooting a suburban Denver school, and several are in critical condition. The suspects in the shooting are students at the school; one adult and one juvenile. Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock said at a news conference Tuesday that two shooters walked into…… MORE
Caraway’s Date to Report to Prison on Corruption, Bribery Charges Arrives
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway is serving a nearly five-year prison sentence. Caraway pleaded guilty to federal bribery and corruption charges and was sentenced to 56 months behind bars last month. He was given 30 days to report to prison. The deadline was Tuesday. After sentencing, Caraway said he regrets his…… MORE
Texas House Advances Bill to Expand Medical Marijuana Use
(WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas House advanced a bill that would expand the list of ailments that allow Texans to legally use Medical Marijuana. House Bill 1365 adds Alzheimer’s, Crohn’s disease, PTSD and more… Lisa Sewell is on the board of directors for DFW NORML, a non-profit group that supports Marijuana legalization. “Cannabis overall is a great alterative therapeutic…… MORE
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Seeks to House 100 Veterans in 100 days
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
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