DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas 9/11 5k and 1 mile run takes place Sunday to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on 9/11. Race director Heather Sarver said this run is hosted by the Travis Manion foundation, inspired by Travis Manion, a Marine who was killed by a sniper in Iraq. “We just want to do this to bring…… MORE
Expect to See Body Cameras on North Richland Hills Police Officers, after a $94k Grant
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Richland Hills Police Department has issued body cameras to all sworn officers. State Legislature approved a bill that allowed departments to receive grants to help fund the cameras, North Richland Hills Police Department received $94,000. “The cameras provide an added layer of transparency and it helps us continue…… MORE
Toyota, SMU, Dallas ISD Announce Collaboration Surrounding Education
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Toyota announced Friday that it will donate $2 million to a collaborative effort to bring a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) school to West Dallas. SMU will establish the curriculum and provide tutors and guidance from professors for the new school. “Unfortunately some of our top students in West Dallas leave the…… MORE
Mumps Case Confirmed at TCU
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A case of the mumps has been confirmed within the Texas Christian University community and Tarrant County Health Officials are trying to find out if any other students were exposed. Health Department Chief Epidemiologist Russell Jones said they don’t think the person contracted the disease on campus. “As far as…… MORE
USPS Dallas District Holding Passport Fairs Throughout September
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – If you’re looking to get or renew your passport, the United States Postal Service is hosting fairs all month to make it easier to do so. Albert Ruiz is with USPS and is encouraging anyone who needs a passport to attend. He said it’s very convenient. “We do them on Saturdays…… MORE
Arlington Police Bodycam Footage of Fatal Officer Involved Shooting
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police released body-camera footage from the fatal shooting of a man who drove away while an officer held onto the vehicle. During traffic stop last Saturday, an officer is heard talking to a driver from the passenger side of an SUV when the driver started rolling the window up. the…… MORE
Cowboys say they have NFL’s first sponsorship deal with casino
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys say they are the first NFL team to have a sponsorship agreement with a casino. The deal with WinStar World Casino and Resort in Oklahoma was announced Thursday. League owners voted recently to allow clubs to strike such deals. Owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he’s “excited…… MORE
Southwest Passengers Might Have Been Exposed To Measles
HOUSTON (AP) – Health officials are trying to find passengers from four Southwest Airlines flights last month who might have been exposed to measles. The travelers shared flights on Aug. 21 and Aug. 22 with someone from North Texas who was later diagnosed with the highly contagious virus. The flights went to Dallas, Houston and…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price could be named ‘World Mayor 2018’
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The World Mayor Competition highlights women mayors from 20 different countries. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is one of four North Americans to make the short list. “To make the short list is quite an honor and it’s a great opportunity for the City of Fort Worth to be promoted,” Price…… MORE
Arlington Police Warn of Serial Groper Targeting Joggers
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in North Texas are warning of a serial groper. The Police Departments from Arlington, Haltom City, Euless, and Hurst are asking for tips in identifying a potential suspect that has assaulted and groped several jogging victims on multiple occasions. Based upon similarities in the jurisdictions, the suspect is described as an…… MORE
There is no custom code to display.
