DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The granite plinth that the statue of Robert E. Lee sat on in Dallas’ Oak Lawn Park, formerly Lee Park, will be disassembled and archived in a secure location on City of Dallas property. According to the City of Dallas, a team of conservators under the oversight of the Office of Cultural Affairs…… MORE
Dallas State Representative Runs for Mayor
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – State Representative Eric Johnson is the latest candidate to enter the mayor’s race in Dallas. Johnson is the chair of the Dallas Area Legislative Delegation and has represented Dallas in the legislature since 2010. He has named former Dallas Cowboy Ring of Honor member Mel Renfro as his campaign treasurer. Johnson says…… MORE
DPS Increases Reward For Man on Top 10 Most Wanted List
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is offering a 15,000 reward for a gang member on the state’s top 10 most wanted list. DPS says 45 year old Anthony Gonzales or ‘Ghost’ is a member of a Mexican Mafia Gang. He is wanted for murder, engaging in organized criminal activity, aggravated…… MORE
DFW Food Truck Feeding Federal Worker for Free as Partial Government Shutdown Continues
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the partial government shutdown over border wall funding continues, a popular DFW food truck is rallying around federal workers who are struggling financially. Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe is offering free grilled cheese sandwiches as part of it’s “Operation Feed the Feds” program. On Tuesday, the Secret Service and CIA in Irving will…… MORE
DFW Food Truck Feeding Federal Workers for Free as Partial Government Shutdown Continues
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the partial government shutdown over border wall funding continues, a popular DFW food truck is rallying around federal workers who are struggling financially. Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe is offering free grilled cheese sandwiches as part of it’s “Operation Feed the Feds” program. On Tuesday, the Secret Service and CIA in Irving will…… MORE
North Texas Travelers Prepare for Worst as Government Shutdown Continues
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Many North Texas travelers are preparing for the worst as the partial government shutdown continues. Officials with TSA say the number of screeners calling in sick has reached 10%, but don’t believe security for travelers is at risk. Many travelers say they are cautious, but thankful, One women telling our news…… MORE
Thousands Set To Attend School Choice Rally In Austin
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) Thousands of Texans are expected to attend a school choice rally at the State Capitol on Wednesday. Event organizers say the rally will be a chance for parents, educators and students to voice their support for educational opportunity in the state. Among the speakers, Texas U.S. Senator Texas, Assistant U.S. Education Secretary Frank…… MORE
State Inspectors to Investigate Elevator Accident at JPS
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – State inspectors are expected to be at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth today after an elevator accident injured one hospital employee last night. There is no word on the condition of the employee, but the elevator in question has been shut down. the accident happened Sunday night, according to WFAA-TV. Hospital…… MORE
Colorado sheriff warns Texas against legalizing marijuana
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Colorado sheriff is warning Texas to do its homework before taking any steps to legalize or decriminalize marijuana. The Texas legislature is poised to consider five different bills related to the legalization of medical marijuana and one that proposes legalizing the possession, cultivation and sale of cannabis. Bill Elder is…… MORE
Ennis Police Believe Body Found in Creek is That of Emily Wade
ENNIS (WBAP/KLIF) – Ennis Police believe the body of a missing woman was found Monday morning. According to the Ennis Police Department, search volunteers found the deceased body of a woman Monday meeting the description of Emily Wade. The body was found in a creek bed that was known to be flooding on the night…… MORE
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