Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Dallas Firefighter has been arrested for allegedly planting a hidden camera in a bathroom at a fire station. The camera doubled as a USB charging devise according to WFAA-TV. The arrest affidavit reportedly quotes the former first responder, Craig Lawrence as saying, “I’m about to lose everything,” when confronted about…… MORE
UPDATED: Dallas City Councilman Accused of Leaving the Scene of an Accident
UPDATED: 2/15/19 7:13AM Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – “There was ‘no collision” — that’s the claim by the lawyer for a Dallas city councilman accused of leaving the scene of an accident. Attorney Pete Schulte says Councilman Kevin Felder was not involved in an accident, but that he confronted someone on a scooter for “zig-zagging on Malcolm…… MORE
Confederate War Memorial Closer To Coming Down
DALLAS (AP) – The Dallas City Council has voted for the removal of the Confederate War Memorial after 121 years. The 65-foot obelisk has soared since 1961 over the city’s Pioneer Cemetery across the street from City Hall after serving as the focal point of Old City Park since its 1897 unveiling. The city must…… MORE
A Kennedale Park Needs Fixing, Tighter Security after Theft and Vandalism
KENNEDALE (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Kennedale is drafting a bond proposal for much needed fixes to Senora Park. After experiencing theft from concession stands and vandalized utilities, Public Works Director Larry Hoover said it’s time for the city to step up. “We need security including lighting, fixing gates, adding security cameras as well as refurbishing baseball…… MORE
Organization donates 200k worth of Body Armor to Fort Worth PD
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A non profit organization donates almost $200,000 worth of body armor to the Fort Worth Police Department Officer Buddy Calzada said Shield 616 gave the department 83 Rifle Raided vests for active shooter type situations. “They are going to be used for a more intense situation where we have the knowledge that there…… MORE
Dallas Zoo to Help Rescue Flamingo’s in South Africa
Dallas – The Dallas Zoo is lending a hand to help rescue close to 2,000 baby flamingos. The birds were abandoned by their parents at Kamfers Dam in Kimberly, South Africa, their parents abandoning them due to a severe drought hitting their nesting area. These flamingos are somewhat rare and that’s why zoologist believe help…… MORE
Ground Stop Causes Headaches at Both DFW and Love Field
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field Wednesday after smoke was reported in a radar room that serves both airports. Both DFW and Love Field show a list of delays and cancellations Wednesday afternoon because of the ground stop. “Air traffic controllers were forced…… MORE
Wise County ‘Malnourished’ Children Released from Hospital, Parents Charged
UPDATED: 8:28AM 2/13/19 – Decatur, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas couple is jailed without bond after four malnourished children were found in deplorable conditions at their rural home. Wise County jail records show Paige Harkings and Andrew Joseph Fabila are each charged with four counts of criminal child endangerment. both are 24. Harkings, the…… MORE
Garland City Manager Nominates City’s Next Police Chief
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Garland is a step closer to officially naming its next Police Chief. Garland City Manager Bryan Bradford has nominated Jeff Bryan as the new Chief of Police, effective February 20, 2019. The City Council will vote on approving the hire at next Tuesday’s meeting. Bryan currently serves as Garland’s…… MORE
Texans React to Dueling Rallies at the Border with Signs, Effigies
EL PASO (WBAP/KLIF) – Texans on both sides of the border wall debate were out in full force Monday night in El Paso when President Donald Trump visited the border city for a campaign rally. El Paso city officials said Tuesday that more than 6,000 people packed the El Paso County Coliseum for the President’s…… MORE
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