HOUSTON (AP) – The North American subsidiary of a French chemical manufacturer and two senior staff members have been indicted in connection with last year’s explosion at the Crosby, Texas, plant in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Arkema North America, its CEO Richard Rowe and plant manager Leslie Comardelle were charged in Friday’s Harris County…… MORE
Two Fort Worth Based Companies Team Up to Provide Jobs for the Disabled
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – 25 disabled adults are working with Fort-Worth based Lockheed Martin to refurbish parts for F-35 fighter jets. Expanco, Inc., a non-profit agency that provides vocational services to adults with severe disabilities, signed a contract Friday with the aerospace company to perform aircraft parts cleaning and packaging in support of the F-35…… MORE
Higher Bus Rates and Route Changes for Trinity Metro, effective Aug 12th
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – The trinity metro bus routes and fares will have some changes starting August 12th. Director of Fixed Route Services, Cynthia Wilson said they will be increasing their regional fares to stay competitive with other transit companies. A regional one day pass is now $12 and the regional reduce is $6. They will also…… MORE
Suspect in Bizarre Murder of President George H.W. Bush’s Former Doctor Found Dead
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The man accused of shooting death President George H.W. Bush’s former doctor has been found dead. Houston Police said Joseph Pappas killed himself when confronted by police Friday morning. Chief Art Acevedo said a parks board employee called police around 9:30 a.m. after he spotted a man he believed to be Pappas…… MORE
Tens of Thousands Attend Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is expected to bring 35 thousand folks to fair park today. Honoring the late council member Charlotte Mayes who helped start #mayorsbacktoschoolfair with @RonaldKirk16 pic.twitter.com/udmlx4N5js — Mike Rawlings (@Mike_Rawlings) August 3, 2018 Andddddd here we go. The Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair is officially…… MORE
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce Backs a Alternate Term-Limit Proposal
Arlington, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is backing an alternative term limit plan for the mayor and city council members. This, after thousands of citizens signed a petition requesting to put a measure on November’s ballot that would limit city officials to three two-year terms. One Arlington man says it…… MORE
Oak Cliff Couple Fights to Get Alleged Teen Robbers Tried as Adults
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas couple who was among several random victims allegedly robbed at gunpoint by a group of teens nearly two weeks ago is fighting to have them tried as adults. A juvenile court hearing on the matter happened Thursday for the six 13-to-16 year olds. Thomas Castro, Dallas Police Chief over the…… MORE
North Texas gymnastics coach arrested, accused of child sex abuse
DALLAS (AP) — An elite Texas gymnastics coach was arrested in Indiana after being accused of sexually assaulting three girls at a Fort Worth gym, police said Thursday. Skipper Glenn Crawley, described as an elite-level team gymnastics coach, is accused of sexually assaulting the victims at Sokol gymnastics in Fort Worth, police said. Authorities arrested…… MORE
Zeke Sued For $1M Over Car Wreck
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) – A Frisco man is suing Ezekiel Elliott for at least $1 million in damages. Ronnie Barnard Hill alleges the Dallas Cowboys running back caused him “serious, life-altering injuries” when Elliott’s truck rammed in his car in 2017. The lawsuit was filed in a state district court in Collin County. Hill’s attorney,…… MORE
Fort Worth Citizens are asked to share “Fort Worth’s Story”, and Help Market the City
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth, Visit Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and the Real Estate Council are wanting to re-brand and market the city. They’ve created a survey for people to share what…… MORE
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