ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington just opened the largest Esports gaming facility in the country. Deputy City Manager Jim Parajon said they sold out the entire stadium and had thousands of viewers online for the opening event this past weekend. “It’s a great addition for the city from the perspective that we’re continuing to…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Looking for Bank Robbery Suspect
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Police need your help finding a man they say robbed a Fort Worth Bank on Friday. Buddy Calzada with the Fort Worth Police Department said the man walked into a Compass Bank on 4480 Bryant Irvin Road and handed the bank teller a note, demanding cash. “The teller, fearing for…… MORE
Grand Jury Hearing Testimony in Case of Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The case against former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger is being presented to a grand jury. Guyger is charged with Manslaughter in the shooting death of 26-year-old Botham Jean in his apartment in September. Police say Guyger admits to shooting Jean but claims she mistook his apartment for her own and thought…… MORE
General Motors Slashing Thousands of Jobs in North America
DETROIT (AP) – General Motors is slashing thousands of jobs in North America. The iconic American car maker will lay off 14,700 factory and white-collar workers and put five plants up for possible closure as it restructures to cut costs and focus on more autonomous and electric cars. The reduction includes 8,100 white-collar workers, some…… MORE
Trump Says Migrants ‘Not Coming Into USA’
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) – President Donald Trump is tweeting after some migrants in Mexico tried to breach the U.S. border, prompting U.S. agents to fire tear gas. Trump tweeted Monday that “Mexico should move the flag waving Migrants, many of whom are stone cold criminals, back to their countries.” And Trump says, “they are NOT…… MORE
Dallas Man May Pursue Legal Action After Alleged Shoplifting Incident at Frisco’s Stonebriar Center
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas man who was shopping at Frisco’s Stonebriar Mall last week says he was racially profiled by a Finish Line employee and accused of shoplifting while out with his kids. A video of the incident on YouTube shows 28-year-old Ro Lockett and his friend handcuffed while police search their bags. Towards…… MORE
Dallas Police Serve Up ‘Cyber Monday’ Safety Tips
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The 2018 holiday shopping season is upon us and the Dallas Police Department is offering up tips to help you stay safe while shopping online and in stores. On this Cyber Mondy, here are some savvy safety tips to remember: Shopping Online Before surfing the Internet, secure your personal computers by updating…… MORE
NASA’s InSight Spacecraft Is Aiming For Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – With just a day to go, NASA’s InSight spacecraft is aiming for a bull’s-eye touchdown on Mars. The journey of six months and 300 million miles (482 million kilometers) comes to a precarious grand finale Monday afternoon. The robotic geologist named InSight must go from 12,300 mph (19,800 kilometers) to…… MORE
A Social Media Post About a Football Coach Is Being Called “Ignorant and Despicable”
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida State University President John Thrasher is calling a fan’s social media post depicting football coach Willie Taggart getting lynched “ignorant and despicable.” FSU ended a disappointing first season under Taggart with a loss Saturday to in-state rival the University of Florida. Many fans took to social media, expressing their disappointment.…… MORE
Restoration for Houston mural damaged during Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON (AP) – Restoration work on a Houston mural that was damaged during Hurricane Harvey have been put on hold because the building’s roof needs repairs. The Houston Chronicle reports that John Biggers’ “Contribution of Negro Women To American Life and Education” mural won’t be able to undergo a full professional restoration job until enough…… MORE
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