(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature’s passage of HB 3 is aimed at increasing protection and safety of the state’s school children. Grapevine-Colleyvilld ISD is the latest school district to partner with local police departments to station an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) at every campus. The GCISD Board of Trustees approved interlocal agreements with both…… MORE
Irving’s Longest-Serving Police Chief Dead at 91
(WBAP/KLIF) — The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Irving’s longest-serving police chief, who died Sunday at the age of 91. Benny Newman passed away with family and loved ones surrounding him after a life that impacted many in North Texas. Robert Reeves with Irving Police Department says Newman had a special love…… MORE
Texas Man Dies at Utah National Park
(WBAP/KLIF) — A Texas man on a mission to spread his father’s ashes ends in tragedy. 66-year-old James Bernard Hendricks was on a trip to the Sierra Nevada region in California and Nevada to spread his fathers ashes. The Austin man had stopped in Utah at Arches National Park where he unexpectedly died. Park Rangers…… MORE
Gun Found in Backpack of Mesquite ISD Student on First Day of School
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Mesquite ISD officials said a Horne High School student brought a gun to campus on the first day of classes on Monday, August 7. According to a release, the weapon was found amid the district’s enforcement of a new clear bag policy. Police confiscated the gun and took the student…… MORE
Whataburger Giving Away Free Food, Merchandise in Honor of its 73rd Birthday
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – One of Texas’ most popular fast food chains is giving away free burgers in honor of its 73rd birthday. Tuesday, August 8 has been claimed National Whataburger Day by the San Antonio-based company. The restaurant is giving its rewards members a free Whataburger through the app today. Members must…… MORE
Yaqub Talib, Brother of Former NFL Player, Aqib Talib, Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Youth Football Coach’s Murder
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The brother of former NFL Cornerback Aqib Talib will spend 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder. Yaqub Talib shot and killed 43-year-old youth football coach Michael Hickmon in August of last year after an argument at a football game in Lancaster. Both Aqib and Yaqub were at…… MORE
Owner Of Missing Cobra Sentenced
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – The Grand Prairie man who was keeping a six foot long cobra in his house as a pet until it escaped two years ago, was sentenced Monday to 180 days in jail on negligence charges. Lawrence Mattle admitted he was keeping the highly venomous West African Banded Cobra in an unsecured…… MORE
Sprinkles North Today..Heat Continues Tomorrow
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 8-8-23 * * EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 8PM * * TODAY…ISOLATED SHOWERS AND STORMS MAINLY NORTH THIS MORNING..OTHERWISE.. SUNNY TO PARTLY CLOUDY, BREEZY, HOT AND HUMID.. HIGHS 100-104 (108) WINDS SOUTH 10-20 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR, WINDY AND HUMID.. LOWS 80-83 TOMORROW..MOSTLY SUNNY, WINDY AND…… MORE
Abbott Signs Save Women’s Sport Act
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law the “Save Women’s Sports Act” which requires athletes in the state to compete based on their gender at birth. During the ceremonial bill signing, at The Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton, Abbott was joined by Riley Gaines who competed against transgender swimmer Lia Thomas…… MORE
ERCOT Weather Watch Extended Through August 11
STATEWIDE (WBAP/KLIF) – ERCOT has extended its Weather Watch through Friday August 11th, because of higher temperatures and higher electrical demands. The agency says although grid conditions are expected to be normal during the watch the continued triple digit temperatures could put a strain on its reserves. Texans can sign up for grid condition notifications…… MORE
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