Mesquite surgeon admits health care fraud

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the co-founders of the Forest Park Medical Center is pleading guilty to fraud charges. Dr. Wade Barker, a bariatric surgeon in Mesquite has filed the legal papers agreeing to plead guilty to conspiracy to pay and receive health care bribes and kickbacks in the operation of the now bankrupt hospital.…MORE

Adopt a Dog or Cat Today; Have Adoption Fees Wavied – North Texas and Nationwide

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Clear the Shelters is a nationwide event now credited with saving the lives of more than 150-thousand dogs and cats.   More than 60 North Texas shelters are taking part in this event, designed to bring attention to crowded shelters and the purebreds and mutts available at shelters. The Dallas SPCA opens…MORE

Will President Trump Stump for Ted Cruz?

TEMPLE – (WBAP/KLIF)  – U S Senator Ted Cruz is locked in a potentially closer than expected re-election battle with Democratic challenger Beto O Rourke, and says he’d welcome President Trump visiting Texas before November.  Cruz insists he doesn’t need anyone’s coattails to win. Trump has traveled extensively to boost congressional Republicans around the nation. …MORE

North Texas Principal Apologizing for Dress Code Video Shown to Students

(WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas principal says a video shown to students about the dress code “missed the mark.” Flowermound Marcus High School Principal Will Skelton sent a letter to parents Friday apologizing for showing the video that didn’t mention dress codes for boys and only addressed girls wearing gym shorts. He also said the song…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Sends Students Back to School with a “Pep Rally” Themed Video

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Students are headed to school Monday. Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner created a back to school message to motivate students and faculty for the upcoming year. In the “pep rally” themed video Scribner says a lot of great things are happening at Fort Worth ISD. According to the Texas Education…MORE

Garland Police Looking For Drunk Drivers Between Now & Labor Day

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – More Garland Police officers will be on patrol over Labor Day weekend. In preparation for the long holiday weekend, those extra patrols will start tonight (Friday, August 17th). The increased DWI patrols are for an IDM (Impaired Driver Mobilization) project that is funded through a TXDOT grant program, targeting DWI’s along…MORE

Arlington and it’s Citizens Arguing Over Term Limits, Causing Restraining Order and a Special Meeting

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington City Council and a citizens group are battling over term limits Zack maxwell, the leader of the citizens group got over 11,000 signatures in July to put 6 year term limits on the ballot. That means 3, 2 year terms and counting previous served terms. However, Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams says…MORE

Frontiers of Flight Museum Honoring Vets Over the Weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field is honoring veterans this weekend with a new event they hope will be an annual attraction. Museum President and CEO Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones said they’re hoping the “Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes” event brings in a full house. “We have over 25 different veterans organizations…MORE

Suspect Killed, Dallas Officer Injured in Shooting Incident

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A suspect is dead and a Dallas police officer is in stable condition after a shooting incident early Friday morning. Assistant Police Chief Paul Stokes said officers were responding to an “armed encounter” near Jim Miller and Military Parkway around 5:20 a.m. He said an undercover officer came upon two suspects…MORE

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