PONDER (WBAP/KLIF News) – Multiple people were killed in a shooting at a home in Ponder, just west of Denton. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office’s Lieutenant Orlando Hinojosa said police made the discovery around 8:30 Wednesday morning after responding to a burglary call at the home in the 600 block of Lone Star Park Drive. …… MORE
Trial Begins for Uber Driver Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Passenger
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Testimony began Tuesday in the trial of an Uber driver accused of raping a passenger. 59-year old Talal Chammout is accused in the July 2015 sexual assault of a woman after he picked her up in Oak Lawn and drove her to her West Oak Cliff home. The victim, who is going…… MORE
A 25-Year Old Man Allegedly Faked His Way Into DISD Posing as Teen Harvey Evacuee
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A 25-year old Mesquite man was jailed after posing as a 17-year old Hurricane Harvey evacuee to enroll in a Dallas high school last year. Sidney Gilstrap-Portley enrolled at Hillcrest High as a freshman under a fake name and quickly joined the basketball team. DISD officials say Gilstrap-Portley gained access to schools…… MORE
New Zip Code Coming To Frisco
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Frisco is growing so quickly the United States Postal Service is adding a fourth zip code. Starting July 1st, about 10,000 residential and business addresses who currently use the 75034 zip code will use the new 75036 zip code. The change will affect the area bordered by Cottonwood Brand and…… MORE
City of Arlington out of bid for Amazon HQ2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – The city of Arlington has released details of its incentive package for Amazon after announcing it’s “no longer moving forward” in the selection process for the company’s second headquarters. Arlington, which made the announcement Tuesday, was part of the Dallas-Fort Worth region’s proposal. Arlington says it “remains very supportive” of the…… MORE
Undercover Agents Bust Drug Smuggling Operation Run Through DFW Airport
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal grand jury has returned an Indictment charging ten people for their role in conspiring to traffic contraband through DFW Airport. According to Erin Nealy Cox, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, the law enforcement operation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Dallas Police Department, the Internal…… MORE
The Byron Nelson Moves South
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Trinity Forest Golf Club is the site for this year’s Byron Nelson golf tournament. The course sits on the banks of the Trinity River and brings the tournament to Southeast Dallas. “It puts us on the map,” said a long time Pleasant Grove resident. “They aren’t going to be talking about…… MORE
Irving Elementary School Music Teacher Accused of Molesting Student
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News) – Irving Police are asking parents to talk with their children about a Britain Elementary School music teacher that is facing child abuse charges related to a student. Investigators said 50-year-old Edmund Charles Barrera is charged with second-degree felony child abuse and more charges could be filed. The department’s James McClelland said a…… MORE
American Airlines Says No To Insects, Goats & Hedgehogs
Fort Worth (CNN) – American Airlines is making it very clear: Insects, goats and hedgehogs cannot be brought on planes as emotional support animals. Those who want to bring such an animal on board now have to file paperwork 48 hours before a flight, and there are new restrictions on which types of animals are…… MORE
Main Event Hosts Hiring Event for Former Toys-R-Us & Babies-R-Us Employees
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – With Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us officially closing their doors this past Sunday, new employment for the former employees may be just around the corner. Plano-based Main Event Entertainment is hosting a hiring fair through May 18th, and is inviting former Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us employees to apply. In a statement, Main Events Rhonda Merchant…… MORE
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