(WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is celebrating the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and our nation’s birthday, by welcoming more than 14,000 new citizens in nearly 175 naturalization ceremonies between June 28 and July 10. The Independence Day activities kicked off with a naturalization ceremony at the Bexar County Courthouse in San…… MORE
Grapevine Police Investigating Apartment Shooting
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF) – Grapevine Police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital. According to the Grapevine Police Department, shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday, Officers responded to a shots fired call at the Village on the Creek Apartments, in the 3100 block of Mustang Drive. Four bullets were fired into the door of…… MORE
Frisco Fire Crews Deploy to West Texas for Wildfires
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – Frisco firefighters were deployed Wednesday to assist with wildfires in West Texas. Frisco Fire Department was requested to respond to the Young County area as a part of the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System. The department will send four firefighters on a Type III engine to assist in a state-wideeffort to…… MORE
AAA Texas Offers “Tipsy Tow” During the July 4th Holiday
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – AAA Texas hopes to reduce drunk driving this 4th of July by offering it’s “Tipsy Tow” service. Starting at 6 p.m. today, the agency will send a tow truck free of charge to pick up inebriated drivers and their cars. There are some restrictions, AAA Texas said the program is considered…… MORE
Man not guilty due to insanity in Texas police chief’s death
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A judge has ruled that a man accused in the shooting death of a San Antonio-area police chief is not guilty by reason of insanity. Judge Sid Harle determined Monday that evidence showed 28-year-old Joshua Manuel Lopez suffers from a serious mental illness and didn’t know his conduct was wrong. Elmendorf…… MORE
Several North Texas Counties have Declared Disasters to Ban Fireworks
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – 11 north Texas counties have declared disasters because of the threat of wildfires. That declaration gives the counties the right to entirely ban fireworks through July fifth, and they have done so. The counties already had burn bans in place, but burn bans do not specifically prohibit fireworks. A disaster declaration can.…… MORE
A Dallas Police officer has been arrested on family violence charges
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police officer Jerry Tames has been arrested on family violence and harassment charges. He was taken to jail, and placed on administrative leave while the investigations are underway, but other than that police aren’t saying much about the specifics of the charges. Tames has been a Dallas Police officer for four…… MORE
Texas Highway Patrol Increases Enforcement over Independence Day
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Highway Patrol will be increasing traffic enforcement for the next two days. Trooper Lonny Haschel said over 500 DWI arrests were made last year alone. Because of this he urges people to have a designated driver or use ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft. “There is going to be a…… MORE
Burn Bans Issued for Several North Texas Counties
(WBAP/KLIF) – Dry conditions are prompting some North Texas counties to issue burn bans. Outdoor burning is temporarily against the law in Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Johnson, Ellis, Wise and Hood Counties. Tarrant county Fire Marshal Randy Renois said Tuesday that lack of rain and triple digit temperatures have made the ground very dry. “It’s a real critical…… MORE
North Texans Stocking up on Fireworks this Fourth of July
(WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans are hitting fireworks stands outside of city limits to stock up for the Fourth of July. Katy Yarbrough owns a fireworks stand in Van Zandt County and said Tuesday that it’s been a busy year for fireworks sales so far. “This year has been good,” said Yarbrough. “The year started off…… MORE
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