DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas was designated as a ‘Purple Heart City’ during a special presentation at Wednesday’s City Council briefing. “We are remembering and honoring all Purple Heart recipients living or dead,” said Jon Lunkwicz, Commander for the Texas Military Order of the Purple Heart. “We are honoring all veterans in the…… MORE
North Texas Police Officers Enhancing Community Engagement
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police Officers from across North Texas attended the first-ever ‘North Texas Law Enforcement Community Engagement Summit.’ The event at Fair Park brought criminal justice and law enforcement professionals from all over the region together to discuss best practices regarding community engagement strategies. “Every contact is the beginning of a relationship,” said Houston…… MORE
Toyota Recalls Over A Million Vehicles Due To Fire Risk
Plano (CNNMoney) – Plano based Toyota is recalling more than 1 million of its hybrid vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk. The automaker said Wednesday that the safety recall covers its Prius, Prius plug-in hybrid and C-HR SUV models and is intended to repair a problem with their electrical systems, which in some cases can…… MORE
Dallas Police Arrest a Man for Allegedly Smashing His Pickup into the Fox 4 Studios
UPDATED September 6, 2018 12:50 AM Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police have identified the man accused of ramming his pickup truck into the Fox 4 News studios in downtown Dallas Wednesday morning as 34-year-old Michael Chadwick Frye. He has been charged with a second degree felony Criminal Mischief. Frye has a lengthy criminal history in…… MORE
Rodent Problems Force Temporary Closure of a Denton Kroger Store
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Kroger store in Denton has temporarily closed because of a problem with rodents. The Denton Record-Chronicle reports that four dead rats were found inside the Kroger on West University Drive store late Tuesday morning. The closure coincides a viral Facebook post showing a rat in the storage area. another post purportedly…… MORE
TxDOT is Looking for a New ‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ Song
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Organizers of the iconic “Don’t mess with Texas” advertising campaign are looking for a new tune to promote the anti-trash effort. The Texas Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced the “Don’t mess with Texas” original song contest. It’s open to Texas residents, ages 18 and above, and runs through October. Contest…… MORE
Police: Man drove 110 miles to hide body of woman he shot
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A North Texas man has been arrested after police say he drove more than 100 miles from his home to dispose of the body of a woman he’s accused of killing. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports 54-year-old Lucious Newhouse III remained jailed Tuesday in the Hopkins County Jail in Sulphur Springs…… MORE
Fort Worth Hearing to Cover a Clause in ObamaCare’s Pre-existing Conditions
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A hearing gets underway Wednesday in Fort Worth over a clause in ObamaCare that covers preexisting conditions. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Attorney’s General for 19 other states have filed a law suit to eliminate ObamaCare, saying its unconstitutional. However, Paxton’s Democratic challenger, Justin Nelson plans to rally outside the courthouse. “He’s…… MORE
Fort Worth Program Provides AC Repairs for Eligible Residents During ‘Cooling Crisis’
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Services received state funding to repair air conditioning for Tarrant County residents 65+, disabled or have children 5 and under. Fort Worth’s Neighborhood services Assistant Director Sonia Singleton said this funding allows them to repair HVAC systems during heat and cooling crisis. “Our summer has definitely met requirements for…… MORE
Daughter of Dallas County Prosecutor Killed in Collin County Crash
(WBAP/KLIF) – A prosecutor for the Dallas County District Attorney’s office is mourning the loss of her 10-year-old daughter. According to Fairview Police, Shawnkeedra Martin, her husband, and other child were taken to the hospital Monday after the car they were riding in hit the back of an 18-wheeler stopped in heavy rain near HWY…… MORE
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