DALLAS – It happend just days before a deadly explosion on Espanola Drive, a Dallas homeowner about a mile and a half away saw gas bubbling up from his alley. Jed Allsup went live on Facebook three times to show issues with a gas leak on Wednesday, Feb. 21, two days before the deadly explosion…… MORE
Rowlett Police Officer Thwarts Potential Mass Shooting; Teen Arrested With a Gun and Ammo Outside School
Rowlett, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A potential gun-related tragedy averted in by a Rowlett Police officer. A Dallas-area teenager is being held on $1 million bond after an officer encountered him sitting in his car outside of a high school sporting event with a rifle and 100 rounds of ammunition. Rowlett police arrested 17-year-old Diego Horta…… MORE
Dallas ISD Students “Cooking Up Change” for a Chance to Compete in Washington D.C.
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Select Dallas ISD students will compete in the “Cooking Up Change” competition for a chance to win a trip to Washington D.C. for the national competition in June. More than a dozen teams from five high schools are involved according to the district’s Brittany Frew. “These are schools that have culinary programs…… MORE
Early Voting for March Primaries Ends Today
Collin County (WBAP/KLIF News) – Early voting the March Primary elections ends Friday, March 2nd. The polls will be upon from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Collin County Election Administrator Bruce Sherbet expects big crowds. “If you’re going to vote on the last day it’s always best to do it mid-morning mid-afternoon if you can,”…… MORE
Dallas Police Arrest Two Men in Drive-By Shooting Death of Pleasant Grove Teen
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police arrested two men for the murder of a 14-year Samuel High School Student last month. 25-year-old Ernest Salazar and 22-year-old George Salazer are being held at the Dallas County Jail for the murder of Natalie Hernandez. Hernandez and a friend were shot near Ormond Street and Umphress Road, a few blocks from Umphress…… MORE
President Trump Says U.S. Will Impose Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as early as next week, a highly controversial move that Trump framed along economic and national security lines. Trump said the US will impose a 25% tariff on steel imports and 10% tariff on aluminum to shore up the struggling industries, capping a fierce,…… MORE
Hundreds of Vets Packed AT&T Stadium in Dallas for Job Fair
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Hundreds of veterans packed the AT&T stadium in Dallas to meet with prospective employers Thursday as they look to transition to careers outside of the military. More than 500 veterans attended a job fair hosted by Recruit Military. The group’s vice president Chris Stephens said the transition can be tough for people moving from military careers into…… MORE
Kroger Won’t Sell Guns to Anyone Under 21 Years Old
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said it will stop selling guns and ammunition to customers who are younger than 21 years old. It’s the third major retailer in two days to impose new age restrictions on sales. Kroger sells weapons and ammunition at 45 Fred Meyer stores located in…… MORE
Texas man gets prison for hate-crime assaults on gay men
PLANO, Texas (AP) — A Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for hate-crime assaults on gay men. A federal judge sentenced Chancler Encalade to 10 years in prison Tuesday. Previously, Nigel Garrett was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in the crimes. Cameron Ajiduah had pleaded guilty but withdrew it…… MORE
Texas Wesleyan Baseball Coach Fired After Rejecting Recruit Over Colorado Marijuana Laws
FORT WORTH, TX (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – A Fort Worth college baseball coach and former Major League pitcher is getting shelled for turning down a high school player from Colorado. Texas Wesleyan coach Mike Jeffcoat reportedly turned down the Denver-area player in an email, writing that he no longer recruits players from Colorado. 18-year-old Aurora, Colorado…… MORE
There is no custom code to display.
