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
FTW Officials to Discuss Poor Police Response Times & Expanding a Smoking Ban to Public Parks
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A few notable items on the Fort Worth City Council meeting agenda tonight. Discussion on what some are calling “unacceptable” response times for police is expected to be a hot topic. Councilment are also expected to vote tonight on expanding the newly implemented smoking ban to public parks. As it stands…… MORE
Disgraced ex-Texas congressman takes lucrative lobbying post
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold has accepted a lucrative position lobbying for a port in his ex-Texas district — mere weeks after resigning in disgrace amid fallout from using public funds to settle a past sexual harassment complaint. The Calhoun Port Authority announced Monday that Farenthold would promote its interests…… MORE
Texas Agency Rejected 2K Vanity License Plates Last Year
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles rejected more than 2,000 proposed personalized license plates last year. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that GOTWEED, CNN SUX, NOTRUMP AND NOBAMA were among those the agency’s staff found in violation of approval guidelines. Texas Administrative Code directs workers to look for inappropriate or…… MORE
Dallas Police Need Help In Identifying An Aggravated Assault Suspect
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) Dallas – Police in Dallas are asking for help in identifying a suspect in an aggravated assault where he allegedly fired a gun at people on Chaucer Place and West Camp Wisdom Road April 28th. No one was hit. If you recognize the man in the above photo, please call Dallas police. They…… MORE
‘Moose’ Johnston Helps Raise Money for Kids During this Week’s Byron Nelson
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Cowboys legend Daryl ‘Moose’ Johnston is the Supreme Lending ambassador to this week’s AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at Trinity Forest Golf Club in South Dallas. Several events this week will benefit The Momentous Institute and its programs designed to build kids’ social and emotional health. “Through the history of the Byron…… MORE
JPMorgan Chase Invests $3 Million to Prepare Dallas Students for Well-Paying Careers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – JPMorgan Chase announced Monday a $3 million New Skills for Youth Investment to expand access to opportunity in the Dallas region and provide students with necessary education and skills to secure well-paying, high-demand careers in growing local industries. Partnering with Dallas County Promise, this investment will substantially increase the number of young people…… MORE
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