HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A 61-year-old Texas inmate was set to be executed Wednesday for killing a Houston police officer more than three decades ago during a robbery. Robert Jennings was condemned for the July 1988 slaying of Officer Elston Howard during a robbery at an adult bookstore. Jennings would be the first inmate put…… MORE
DART Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- DART is spearheading an awareness campaign to help stop Human Trafficking. DART President Gary Thomas said it’s estimated that between 100,000 to 300,000 American Children are victims of Human Trafficking and transportation plays an important role in the illegal operation “It’s a staggering number and it’s happening right under our noses,” he said. Over 3,000 DART employees…… MORE
Second Injured Houston Officer Released from Hospital
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston police say a second undercover narcotics officer injured in a gunbattle at a suspected drug house has been released from the hospital. Five officers were injured in the Monday shooting – four were shot and one injured his knee. Police said Tuesday that a 50-year-old officer who had been shot in…… MORE
Arlington City Leaders Seek Feedback for Short Term Rental Home Regulations
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Arlington City Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to regulate short term rental (STR) homes. Tiffany Morgan, mother of three, lives a few houses away from an Airbnb and ten minutes from the AT&T Stadium. She said she’s concerned for her children’s safety and wants to ban STR homes completely. “We have had constant parties…… MORE
City of Fort Worth asks for Community input on New Transportation Plan
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Fort Worth is asking for your feedback on ways to improve safety and mobility for those who walk, bike and use public transportation. The city is partnering with North Central Texas Council of Governments through a Blue Zones Project to create a new plan and is hosting meetings for…… MORE
Gamestop Removes the For Sale Sign
(WBAP/KLIF) – Grapevine based Gamestop is no longer for sale. The retail gaming giant deciding to not only rip off the price tag, but is also continuing its search for a new CEO. The company is currently seen as a a risk for lenders. Gamestop is in 15 countries and operates close to 6,000 stores.…… MORE
Anonymous Donation Boosts Reward Money in Killing of Hunt County Service Dog
(WBAP/KLIF) – Reward money is growing in the killing of a service dog in Hunt County. Journey was shot and killed January 13. The person responsible hasn’t been found. An anonymous donation of $4,000 came in this week to boost reward money in the case to $10,000. The donation is the second large amount given …… MORE
Suspects in Deadly Houston Police Shootout Identified
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Houston Police Department has identified the two suspects killed in a Monday evening shoot out that injured five undercover narcotics officers. In a press conference Tuesday, Chief Art Acevedo identified 59-year-old Dennis Tuttle and 58-year-old Rhogena Nicholas as the suspects and said investigators will pour through their criminal history. Acevedo said…… MORE
I-35W Ramps to Downtown Fort Worth Now Open
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – There are now two new I-35W ramps into downtown Fort worth. The new toll ramps connect the interstate’s TexPress toll lanes to Belknap and Weatherford Streets downtown. They’re open as crews to continue doing work in the area for the next several weeks. the new ramps are expected to ease congestion…… MORE
Woman Jailed on Multiple Charges After Multi-City Police Chase
Highland Park, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A 37-year old woman is jailed on multiple charges after leading several police agencies on a one-and-a-half hour high-speed chase Monday. Police say Natalie Butler took off from Highland Park shortly before 1am Monday morning, and was finally stopped by Dallas County Deputies in Frisco around 2:30am. The chase began…… MORE
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