(WBAP/KLIF) – House Republicans begin a new congressional session in Washington with Democrats in control. Congressman Michael Burgess told the WBAP Morning News Thursday that he hopes Republicans can limit how much Democrats set the tone for the new session. “I hope we can prevent the worst excesses of this new incoming democrat house from…… MORE
Texas lawmakers will reconsider marijuana decriminalization
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — Texas lawmakers are beginning a new biennial legislative session reconsidering a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. Rep. Joe Moody, Democrat from El Paso, has offered a similar bill in the past but thinks changing public opinion might help it pass this time. His bill would make…… MORE
One Dead in Car vs Train Collision in Richardson
Richardson, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – One person has died when a dart red line train hit a car at Buckingham Road, near Spring Valley Station. The driver of the car died at the scene, a passenger was hurt. two people on the train were hurt. Morgan Lyon with DART says two people on the train were…… MORE
Video Shows a Dallas Mail Carrier Macing a Homeowner’s Dogs
Dalllas (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Postal Service has apologized after a mailman was caught on video pepper-spraying a Dallas family’s three dogs on his route for no apparent reason. Homeowner Giovanni Baenas told WFAA-TV that he keeps his dogs behind a six-foot tall reinforced fence. The video captured the mail carrier putting mail into a…… MORE
Dallas Cowboys Fan Up for National Honor
ARLINGTON (KLIF/WBAP) — An Arlington man, and diehard Cowboy supporter… Is up for a pretty big honor. Stoney Kersh is one of six finalists for the “National Hall of Fans.” If he wins the national competition, Kersh will represent the boys in the Pro Hall of Fame. The “Hall of Fans” is a partnership between the…… MORE
PETA Calls On Universities To End Live Mascots After Bevo Incident
Texas – (WBAP/KLIF) The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is calling on universities to drop their use of live animal mascots after the Texas mascot Bevo broke through a metal enclosure before the Sugar Bowl. Bevo’s handlers quickly got things under control and prevented Bevo from harming Georgia’s mascot Uga. On its website…… MORE
Frisco Police Investigate Shooting
(WBAP/KLIF) FRISCO – After what the Frisco Police Department is calling an ‘extensive investigation’ by detectives of the Frisco PD, two arrests have been made in the murder of Anthony Morehead. According to Frisco PD: On Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at approximately 7:48 AM, the Frisco Police Department and the Frisco Fire Department were dispatched…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor to Announce Re-Election
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is formally announcing that she’ll be seeking a fifth two year term at an East Fort Worth Business Association meeting Thursday afternoon. This will take place at the Meadowbrook United Methodist Church from 11:30am-1p. Price has been the Fort Worth Mayor since 2011. If re-elected she would become…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Urge Drivers to Take Precautions in Wintry Weather Conditions
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Police have opened up roads that were closed due to icy conditions. Officer Buddy Calzada says it’s still dangerous and urges drivers to keep their distance, stay off cellphones and drive slower especially when on bridges. “If you need to put directions in your phone do so before you pull…… MORE
Remains Found near Lake Weatherford
WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF) – The Parker County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance after hunters found human remains. A likely human skull and bones were found in Weatherford on Ragle Road near Lake Weatherford. Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler says the bones were scattered in about a 50-yard radius. The forensic anthropologist with the Tarrant…… MORE
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