DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texans began reporting vehicles with windshields that have been knocked out and homes whose skylights and windows have been broken, Wednesday morning after baseball size hail pounded parts of Carrollton and Coppell. Smaller hailstones were reported in Arlington and Irving. The National Weather Service Office in Fort Worth said the storm developed…… MORE
TxDot Urges Driver Safety on National “Secure Your Load” Day
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s National Secure Your Load Day and TXDot is reminding drivers to take extra precautions when transporting items in their car or truck. The agency’s Donna Simmons said accidents caused by loose debris has been a problem for years. “Since 2016, there have been in Dallas County alone 175 crashes attributed to…… MORE
Divorce Attorneys See Increase in Social Media Prenups
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — If you’ve ever had an argument with your spouse over social media, you’re not alone. Now, divorce attorneys are seeing a rise in the number of “social media prenuptial agreements.” And they don’t just cover any post-marital posts. Divorce attorney Jim Mueller with the law firm Verner Brumley joined Amy this morning…… MORE
Arlington PD Investigate Fliers Distributed in Plastic Bags with Rocks Inside Targeting Illegals
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police are investigating reports of what’s been dubbed ‘anti-immigrant’ fliers being distributed around North Arlington. The flyers found near Margaret Drive and Lamar High School read, ‘Keep America American’ and call on people to report illegal aliens ICE, saying they’re not immigrants, they’re criminals.’ A public post by a Facebook…… MORE
Motorist in Ohio Forced to Drive in Reverse While Experiencing Car Troubles
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Officials at the Ohio Department of Transportation captured amazing video of an SUV backing out of heavy traffic and driving in reverse on a ramp into more heavy traffic. ODOT officials told Fox 28 WTTE Fox 28 that they believe the driver may have experience transmission problems and had no other choice…… MORE
Baseball to Grapefruit Sized Hail Reported in Parts of North Texas
UPDATED: 6:57AM Carrollton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Significant damage is being reported to cars and homes after a strong thunderstorm overnight. The storm produced hail which measured up to grapefruit size in some parts of Carrollton, Arlington, Coppell and Las Colinas. These Carrollton residents are waking up to some nasty hail damage. This is at the…… MORE
XTO Energy Set To Close Fort Worth HQ
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – XTO Energy plans to close its downtown Fort Worth headquarters and relocate hundreds of the 1,200 jobs to the Houston area. XTO, a subsidiary of Irving-based Exxon Mobil Corp., on May 8 notified the Texas Workforce Commission as part of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. Employers must provide notice…… MORE
Ellis County Teen Will Be Tried as an Adult in School Shooting
UPDATED: 6/6/18 7:07AM Italy, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a female classmate in their North Texas high school cafeteria will stand trial as an adult. Chad Anthony Padilla is charged with aggravated assault in the January 22 shooting of a 15-year old female classmate. An investigator testified at a court hearing…… MORE
A Notable Music Lineup for the State Fair Of Texas 2018
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has released the headliner lineup schedule for the fall event. Karissa Condoianis with the State Fair said one more artist will be added for Columbus Day but that the rest of the lineup is set in stone. The fair is also adding a new event this year…… MORE
A Preliminary Report on the Mckinney Stadium Cracks is Favorable
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Cracks in the nearly 70 million dollar Mckinney ISD football stadium may not be as dangerous as initially feared. A preliminary report by Nelson Forensics found the cracks in the home side concourse foundation are excessive, however, they do presently compromise the structure. It’s the first of three reports which also…… MORE
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