AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The focus of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s meetings on school safety and mass shootings is shifting to those who have been closest to the recent violence, including students, surviving victims and even one person who grabbed a gun and fought back. Abbott called for the meetings after last week’s attack at…… MORE
Frisco Police Arrest Middle School Student for Making Threats
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – A student at Cobb Middle School in Frisco was arrested for making terroristic threats towards the school. Frisco police say in a statement they were investigating threats made when additional threats were made. A 14-year-old student was arrested at 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon and was charged with making a terroristic threat. That charge…… MORE
More State Troopers will be Patrolling Texas Roads This Weekend
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) -This weekend Texas State Troopers will be looking for speeders, drunk drivers, and anyone not wearing a seat belt. This time last year, the department’s Lonnie Haschel said DPS Troopers issued nearly 60,000 citations and warnings, including more than 1,000 seat belt and child safety restraint tickets. DPS enforcement efforts also resulted…… MORE
Friday Nights in Grapevine will Soon Light Up the North Texas Sky
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Beginning now through Labor Day weekend, you can see a fireworks show in Grapevine. The city is celebrating it’s 10th annual Summer Blast with a weekly fireworks show on Friday nights that will launch from Sand Bass Point in Oak Grove Park. The show is produced by Western Enterprises, Inc., and…… MORE
City of Dallas Approves Deal to Pay for Crossing Guards
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas will pay the bill for crossing guards at schools. Dallas County Schools previously provided the crossings guards, but the transportation service is being abolished. The City Council approved a three year $15 million deal to pay for the guards, Wednesday. City Councilman Tennell Atkins said it is worth…… MORE
Arlington Police Investigate Report of Attempted Kidnapping
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is investigating the alleged attempted kidnapping of a 9-year-old girl. Officers responded to the reported attempted kidnapping in the 5200 block of Glen Meadow Drive on Tuesday afternoon. According to Police, the girl who attends R.F. Patterson Elementary School in Kennedale, had just been dropped off at a…… MORE
NFL Owners Adopt New Policy to Address Anthem Protests
ATLANTA (AP) – NFL owners have approved a new policy aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the “The Star-Spangled Banner” but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. The decision was announced Wednesday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the…… MORE
Collin County Opens New 911 Dispatch Center
(WBAP/KLIF News) – The Collin County Sheriff’s Office opened it’s new 911 dispatch center Wednesday morning. It’s a project that cost the county almost $900,000. Kelley Stone is with the sheriff’s office and said the upgrade was needed because dispatchers routinely work in high pressure situations. “You just have to have an environment where your…… MORE
Colin Allred Wins Runoff to Battle Congressman Pete Sessions in November
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Former NFL linebacker and civil rights attorney Colin Allred has won the Democratic nomination to try and unseat longtime Dallas Congressman Pete Sessions in November. Allred won Tuesday’s runoff over Lillian Salerno. Representing some of Dallas’ wealthiest enclaves, Sessions has been in Congress since 1997. Hillary Clinton beat Donald Trump in Sessions’…… MORE
President Trump Offers Chance to Dine with Him in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — President Trump will be in Dallas next week, and this time he could be eating dinner with you. The President has opened up a contest, where if you put in your name, e-mail address, and zip code (mobile phone number optional), you can win a dinner with the President. A post…… MORE
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