DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway defended his call for the National Rifle Association to move their scheduled Dallas convention out of the city. Caraway was a guest on the Rick Roberts Show on KLIF sister-station WBAP Tuesday afternoon. You can hear Rick’s discussion with Caraway by listening below: http://www.wbap.com/2018/02/20/rick-roberts-interview-with-mayor-pro-tem-dwaine-caraway-part-1/…… MORE
4 Teenagers Arrested in Arlington, Krum for Allegedly Making Threats Against the School
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Several North Texas teenagers were arrested this week for allegedly making threats against their schools. The Arlington Police Department arrested three teenagers for making either verbal threats, writing threats on school property or on social media. The department’s Christopher Cook said investigators learned of the threats after receiving a campus Crimestoppers tip. According to pictures…… MORE
Fort Worth Mayor Addresses Key Issues for the City
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said that the city is financially strong and only getting stronger. Price spoke at Tuesday’s annual ‘State of the City Address’ and focused on the city’s efforts to have a competitive tax policy for businesses and homeowners. “With the right policy Fort Worth will be in the…… MORE
President Trump Directs Justice Department to Make Bump Stocks Illegal
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump said he’s signed a memo directing the Justice Department to propose regulations to “ban all devices” like bump stocks used in last year’s Las Vegas massacre. Trump is making the announcement to curb the use of the rapid-fire devices during the Medal of Valor ceremony recognizing bravery by the nation’s public safety…… MORE
Experts Prepare, Educate Kids on Active Shooter Scenarios
DALLAS (KLIF / WBAP) — Would your child know what to do in a scenario like what happened in Parkland, Florida? Chances are, they may not. Some in the field of educating students on tragedies like this one say video taken inside the school after the gunman started shooting showed them that students either panic……… MORE
National Weather Service Confirms EF 0 Tornado Touched Down in Johnson County
JOHNSON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF 0 tornado touched down early Tuesday morning in Johnson County near Joshua. “It was basically a little spin up with in a larger line of storms. I believe this one had winds of estimated of up to 80 miles per hour. So,…… MORE
Survivor of Shooting Shares Story of Hope, Change for Gun Violence
PARKLAND, FL (KLIF / WBAP) — Last Wednesday was a normal day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Boward County, Florida. That is, police say, until a 19 year old former student opened fire, killing 17 students and faculty members. The victims range in age from 14 to 49 years old. They were friends,…… MORE
Local Organizations Encouraging Early Voting in March Primaries
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Early voting is open and North Texans are being encouraged to vote. A number of organizations held a rally in Downtown Dallas Tuesday, encouraging voters to head to the polls early in the March 6 primary elections. Lorraine Montemayor with the Dallas Chapter of the American Federation of Labor said that votes in…… MORE
Mass Shooting Update: South Florida School Will Re-Open Later This Week
Parkland, Florida (WBAP/KLIF) – Teachers will return to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida on Friday. Last week, a former student is accused of going on a mass shooting spree that killed 17 people. Journalism teacher Sarah Lerner told KLIF’s “Dave and Amy” students are slated to return to the classroom next Tuesday. …… MORE
Powerful Storm Destroys Homes in Johnson County; Two People Injured
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Johnson County Sheriff’s office is confirming reports that several homes were heavily damaged by powerful storms that moved through the Joshua/Godly area this morning. Two people were rescued amid debris and hospitalized. An unincorporated area between Joshua and Godley took a hit during storms early this morning. One…… MORE
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