(WBAP/KLIF) — With the Texas Legislature still grappling over property tax relief for Texans, one North Texas city has taken matters into their own hands. The Fort Worth City Council wanted to provide relief to residents suffering from rising inflation and an uncertain economy. So, the city council, Tuesday, voted unanimously to increase the ‘Over…… MORE
Our Calling Homeless Shelter Providing Relief from the Heat
(WBAP/KLIF) — The North Texas homeless population is top-of-mind during the heat wave. Many homeless shelters and faith organizations are reaching out to those living on the streets to provide water, food, and a cool place to stay. One of those is “Our Calling” in Dallas, where Ali Hendricksen says it’s a day to day…… MORE
GM Assembly Plant Gives Back to Arlington
(WBAP/KLIF) — General Motors is giving back to the City of Arlington. The GM Assembly Plant just announced it’s providing $160,000 in grants for community development and STEM education. Plant Executive Director John Urbanic said in a statement “We’ve called Arlington home for nearly 70 years and grants like these play an important part of…… MORE
Allen Police Release Body Cam of May 6 Massacre
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Allen Police Department released body cam footage of the mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets on May 6. The Officer who killed the suspect is seen on body cam responding to shots fired. He then opens fire on the shooter, killing him. The Officer was cleared by a Collin County Grand…… MORE
7-Year-old Temple Girl at the Center of Amber Alert Found
UPDATE 1:03 p.m.: The Temple Police Department said 7-year-old Kryslee Hernandez has been found safe. At this time, there’s no word of how or where she was found or the status of her alleged abductor, 39-year-old Amanda Guerra. Investigators said a resident called police after arriving home and finding a car parked in their driveway…… MORE
Dallas Man Wanted for Abducting 2 Kids Added to Texas Most Wanted List; $10,000 Reward
41-year old Leonard Lamar Neal is wanted for aggravated kidnapping, kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault of a child. AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Leonard Lamar Neal, of Dallas, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List and $10,000 in reward money is being offered for information that leads to his…… MORE
Hang in there, One More Day of Brutal Heat
WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 5A 6-2-23 + + EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING UNTIL 8 P.M. + + TODAY…SUNNY AND HOT.. HIGH NEAR 104 (111) WINDS SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH TONIGHT…FAIR.. LOW NEAR 81 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY, CONTINUED HOT.. HIGH NEAR 101 (105) / LOW NEAR 79 WINDS SOUTH 15-20 MPH AND GUSTY…… MORE
MedStar Reports Dramatic Increase in Heat-Related Calls
(WBAP/KLIF) — As the heat wave continues across the Metroplex, medical professionals are strongly encouraging residents to hydrate, stay indoors if possible, and to be aware of how their body is reacting to the heat. Medical clinics and hospitals are seeing a drastic increase in the number of patients affected by the heat. Matt Zavadsky…… MORE
Governor Abbott Calls Second Special Legislative Session
(WBAP/KLIF) — After a stalemate between the Texas House and Senate over a property tax reduction in the first special session, Governor Greg Abbott has now called a second one. The governor says he brought the Texas legislature back for a second special session at 3pm, Tuesday, to provide lasting property tax cuts for Texans.…… MORE
AAA Texas Releases July 4th Travel Prediction
(WBAP/KLIF) — AAA Texas has released its travel projections for the 4th of July Holiday weekend. Nationally, nearly 51-million Americans will travel for Independence Day, breaking the previous record set in 2019 of 49-million travelers. According to Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas, approximately 3.8 million Texans are expected to venture 50 miles or more from…… MORE
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