Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In the twelve months since the groundbreaking for the new Texas Rangers, Globe Life Field, the site has been transformed from parking lot to the shell of where the new 1.7-million square foot structure is being built. 97-thousand trucks removed over a million cubic yards of dirt for the structure that…… MORE
Houston City Council Moves To Block Robot Brothel Opening
HOUSTON (AP) – Houston’s City Council has changed a city ordinance in a move that would essentially stop a so-called robot brothel from opening. A Canadian company had said it wants to open a “love dolls brothel” in Houston in which people would be able to use its human-like dolls on the premises. But Houston’s…… MORE
Seven Law Enforcement Officers Shot, One Killed in South Carolina
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) – City officials say a total of seven law enforcement officers were wounded including one fatally, in a South Carolina shooting. Florence city spokesman, John Wukela, gave the updated total Wednesday evening. Authorities say the incident unfolded as sheriff’s deputies were trying to serve a warrant in the town of Florence. A…… MORE
Big Plans Ahead for UNT’S Mean Green Athletics Facility
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Good things are in store for UNT’s athletic department. UNT’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, Wren Baker, said the master plan includes a new indoor practice football facility, a new soccer and track venue, renovations to the football stadium and the athletic center. “We are continuing to invest in these facilities so that…… MORE
Cornyn Calls for Portions of Kavanaugh FBI Report be Made Public
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is hoping at least portions of the additional FBI background check on Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh be made public. The Republican from Texas said it is only fair to the nominee as he was publicly accused and shamed. “I think it’s not fair to have all those allegations made…… MORE
One Student Killed in Mesquite School Bus Crash
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – One Mesquite ISD student is dead and three others are hospitalized with minor injuries following a bus crash Wednesday afternoon. Mesquite Police Officer Lt. Brian Parrish said the bus overturned on its side on the corner of Lawson and Cartwright. It was determined the bus hit a power line, causing the bus to…… MORE
Ground Broken on Mid-Rise Office Building at Frisco Station
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – Ground was broken Wednesday on a new mid-rise office building in Frisco. The new building is the second of five planned office buildings for the office district at Frisco Station, which will total 5 million square feet of planned office space upon completion. “There has been substantial corporate interest throughout Frisco, and…… MORE
After 18 Years in Prison, Wrongly Convicted Fort Worth Man Officially Exonerated
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth man who spent 18 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit was formally exonerated Wednesday morning. Prosecutors accused John Nolley of stabbing Sharon McClane of Bedford 57 times on December 14, 1996. He was convicted in 1998 and was released in 2016. As he walked…… MORE
Presidential Emergency Alert is “Only a Test”
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Today at 1:18pm CDT, about 75% of all cell phones in the US will receive the same message: This is Only a Test. It’ll be the first test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System, that is to be used in case of a national emergency. Producer Robyn Geske joined Dave & Amy…… MORE
PHOTOS-VIDEO: Sights and Sounds of National Night Out 2018
(Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Here’s a glimpse of National Night Out events from around the metroplex on Tuesday. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. Governor Greg Abbot joined festivities in Hays County: Tonight I joined Hays Co.…… MORE
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