DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Earlier this week the teenagers, ages 13 and 14 began arguing at a Fort Worth apartment complex. The 13-year old, who is unnamed because she is a juvenile, is now accused of stabbing 14-year old Nylah Lightfoot during that argument on Tuesday. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office confirms that Nylah…… MORE
Dangerous Heat in North Texas this Weekend; Protect Kids, Pets & Property
(WBAP/KLIF) The summer heat is already here and it’s intense. With that intensity comes more threats for kids and pets. AAA is reminding drivers that they should never leave a child or pet in a car unattended during this Texas summer. The temperatures inside a car, even on a mild, sunny day, can reach deadly levels…… MORE
Texans are 50-50 on stricter gun laws
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A new poll finds stiffer gun control laws have more support in Texas than many might expect. According to a new Quinnipiac survey half of all the registered voters in Texas support stricter gun control laws in general. In addition 50% also support an outright ban on assault weapons. 87% of us…… MORE
A wanted Texas child abuser has been arrested in Oklahoma
Lawton, Oklahoma (WBAP/KLIF) – A Lake Worth man wanted on multiple child abuse counts has been arrested in Oklahoma. 44 year old Isaias Garcia, Junior is wanted here for allegedly abusing two young girls over a period of several years. He fled, but has now been found in Lawton, Oklahoma, and is in jail there…… MORE
9-1-1 Calls Rise With the Mercury
Officials are calling on people in the Metroplex to be especially cautious and aware of ill health in the heat this weekend, with heat indexes climbing well into the 100F degree range. The official temperature at DFW International Airport Saturday is expected to be 101F, but the “feels like” temperature will be 106F or higher.…… MORE
Dallas Animals Services has Waived Adoption Fees
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Animals Services (DAS) is overflowing with dogs and cats that are desperately in need of finding new homes. Because its over capacity, the DAS is currently having all adoption fees waived. Mia Cheung is with the DAS and says if you aren’t sure about adopting, fostering an animal is another great…… MORE
Student Commits Suicide at McKinney North HS
(WBAP/KLIF) MCKINNEY, Texas – A student at McKinney North HS has died after police say the student had a ‘self-inflicted gunshot wound’ late Friday morning. The campus was placed on a lockdown after police found the student. The lockdown has been lifted and McKinney ISD posted this statement on their website following the incident: “We…… MORE
President Trump Announces North Korean Summit Back On in Signapore
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is back on for June 12. Trump says after an Oval Office meeting Friday with North Korea’s Kim Yong Chol that he’d be making a mistake not to go forward with the on-again, off-again nuclear summit in Singapore. Trump…… MORE
First Positive Sample of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Irving
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County is reporting its first positive test sample for the West Nile Virus of the season. It came from the Irving zip code of 75062. Renee Crutchfield is with the County’s Health Department and said now is the time for residents to start being pro-active in preventing the spread of…… MORE
Texas School District Struck By Mass Shooting Gets Grant
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) – The Southeast Texas school district where a high school student went on a deadly shooting rampage, killing 10 teachers and students, is getting a $1 million federal grant to help with recovery. U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced the grant Thursday for the Santa Fe Independent School District. The grant…… MORE
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