DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – In honor of Veteran’s Day weekend, the Dallas Arboretum is inviting all active and retired military to come to the park, enjoy a few concerts and have a picnic in the garden for free. The Arboretum’s Kristi Trail said they’ve been hosting this event for years. She said it’s an easy way…… MORE
Residents Oppose Military Presence At The Border
PHOENIX (AP) – Residents of border communities along the Southwest are protesting the presence of the military at the border, saying it is a political move not based on an actual need. In Arizona, a group of residents from Arivaca, Ajo and the Tohono O’odham Nation drove a couple of hours north to Phoenix for…… MORE
Carrollton: Will a Blocked Call Confession Solve Fatal Hit & Run?
Carrollton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Carrollton Police are trying to identify a person who called from a blocked number to Flower Mound’s non-emergency to confess to an October fatal hit & run. The man with a foreign accent said that he wanted to report a crime, proceeds to say that he hit someone and they died ……… MORE
Weekend closures scheduled for I-30 in Arlington and Dallas North Tollway
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Weather allowing, portions of two major Metroplex arteries will be closed this weekend. I-30 in Arlington will be closed in both directions between Collins Street and the Bush Turnpike from 7 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Workers will spend the time removing the State Highway 360 bridge over the…… MORE
Mini Train Owner Accused of Molesting Children, Killed in Tarrant County Jail
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- A Keller child molester was killed in jail by a fellow inmate on Wednesday. 76-year-old, Clinton Simpson was found with blunt force injuries to the head at Lon Evans Corrections Center in Downtown Fort Worth. Tarrant County Sheriff’s officers say Simpson was arrested in 2007 when 12 children accused him of molesting them…… MORE
AAA Anticipates Increase in DFW Travelers for Thanksgiving, Heavy traffic
(WBAP/KLIF) – If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving AAA officials warn you to give yourself plenty of time and get your car checked before hitting the roads. Joshua Zuber with AAA says 4.1 million Texans are expected to travel this thanksgiving, a 5% percent increase than last year. “Traveling can start as early as the Monday…… MORE
Scammers posing as Cook Children’s Medical Center Employees, asking for Donations
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Police say several residents reported a scam where people go door-to-door asking for donations for Cook Children’s Medical Center Grant Harris, senior vice president of Cook Children’s said they never go door to door asking for money, he said with the holiday season coming up make sure you’re giving to…… MORE
Dallas Police Asking Citizens to be Vigilant on The Katy Trail
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is asking citizens to be vigilant while exercising on the Katy Trail. Police said Thursday that the Robbery Unit is investigating four knife point robberies on the Katy Trail since October 21. According to the victims, two to three Latin male suspects, all under the age of 25, are…… MORE
7th Annual “Hiring Red, White and You” Job Fair Underway in North Texas
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The 7th annual “Hiring Red, White and You” fair is happening across the Metroplex today. It’s put on by Workforce Solutions and is geared toward helping veterans find work. The company’s Betsy Morrison said it’s not easy for veterans to return to normalcy. “We understand that making the transition from military…… MORE
Former Dallas Cowboy Signs With Saints
UNDATED (AP) – The New Orleans Saints’ explosive passing attack may have gotten even better. The Saints have signed veteran receiver Dez Bryant for the remainder of the season. Bryant spent his first eight years in the NFL with Dallas and caught 69 passes for 838 yards and six touchdowns for the Cowboys last season…… MORE
There is no custom code to display.
