Grapevine (WBAP/KLIF) – The Grapevine Fire Department says the loaner life vests it provides free of charge at Grapevine Lake are walking off with borrowers. It put 125 free loaner life vests on stands at five locations around the lake. The idea is take one, use it while you’re on the lake, then put it…… MORE
Masked gunmen rob Flower Mound credit union
Flower Mound (WBAP/KLIF) – Two masked men with guns held up the Flower Mound branch of the Denton Area Teachers Credit Union late Friday morning. One of them stood guard while the other jumped over the counter, and cleaned out the tellers. They made their get away in a car that was later found abandoned.…… MORE
Texas Firefighters on Wildfire Line Hope Rain Will Tap “The 259”.
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The officially-named “259 Fire” has burned 1700 acres, but is now 100% contained. With both the promise – and threat of rain forecast in the fire area, roughly between San Angelo and Waco, firefighters are hoping for what forecasters predict, and not additional lightening strikes which could renew the firefight. National…… MORE
DFW Airport Recieves $180 Million Federal Grant to Fund New Taxiways, Improving Safety and Efficiency
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The DFW Airport received $180 million federal grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This grant will fund two end-around taxiway systems. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao delivered the Letter of Intent to the Airport on Friday. “This investment in two new taxiways will…… MORE
Expect Delays This Weekend at Southbound 35E Near Beckley Avenue
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A multi-million dollar project will begin this weekend, South of Downtown Dallas. As part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s ‘Southern Gateway Project’, the Beckley Avenue Bridge will be demolished and all lanes of North and Southbound 35E at Beckley Avenue, will be closed over the weekend. Keith Bilbrey, Communications Manager…… MORE
Plano Teenager Arrested for Plotting ISIS-inspired Attack is Indicted
(WBAP/KLIF) – A grand jury has indicted a Plano teenager accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack at a North Texas mall. 17-year-old Matin Azizi-Yarand is charged with solicitation to commit capital murder of a peace officer and making a terroristic threat. He is accused of plotting a mass shooting at Stonebriar Centre mall in Frisco.…… MORE
Collin County Doctor Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
DALLAS (AP) – A Texas doctor accused of sexually abusing several patients has been convicted of assaulting a woman in her 70’s who was in his care. A jury convicted 45-year-old Donald Ozumba of aggravated sexual assault of an elderly person in Collin County. The trial now moves into the punishment phase, where the orthopedic…… MORE
Trinity Metro Tarrant County Installs Digital Bus Stops, Making Travel Easier
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Traveling will be a whole lot easier for Trinity Metro riders in Tarrant County. Solar-powered digital powered bus stops were installed at Trinity Metro’s busiest transfer centers. Cynthia Wilson, Director of Route Services, said before passengers weren’t able to see changes and updates quick enough but now they will be able to…… MORE
North Texas Political Analysts Weigh In on Proposed Debates Between Senator Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texans are buzzing about the proposed debates between Senator Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O’Rourke. Political analysts said the possible five-debate series will be more than Texans have seen for a statewide race in years. Back in April, O’Rourke challenged Cruz to six debates and requested to to be in Spanish. Cruz’s…… MORE
American Airlines Changes Policy For Basic Fares
Fort Worth (CNN Money) – American Airlines is canceling a policy that prevented Basic Economy customers from carrying on luggage. The airline said its new carry-on policy will begin September 5. That’s about a year after American Airlines introduced Basic Economy tickets — cheaper ticket prices in exchange for stripped-down services. Fliers that pay the…… MORE
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