School Safety Bill Working Through Texas House

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Members of the Texas House have voted overwhelmingly (122 – 19) for the first piece of school safety legislation to be passed by the House since last year’s massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Among other things, House Bill 3 calls for at least one armed security officer on every school…MORE

Accused Murderer Arrested

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police have arrested a 31 year old man for a murder he allegedly committed three and a half months ago. Detectives investigating the January 11th killing say the evidence lead them to Darontay Dashield in the fatal shooting of 43 year old Cory Johnson. Dashield was arrested Monday on a residential…MORE

Bull Kills Man Repairing A Fence

Ferris (WBAP/KLIF) – A 60 year old man repairing a fence in a rural part of Ellis County near the town of Ferris was attacked by a bull, and killed Monday afternoon. The first deputies on the scene found the angry bull destroying property, and charging anyone who tried to help the injured man. The…MORE

Correction: Dallas Woman Admits Mississippi Bank Fraud

UPDATE: Earlier we erroneously reported Husbands was a Regions Bank employee Gulfport, MS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas woman has pleaded guilty in Gulfport, Mississippi to federal conspiracy to commit bank fraud charges in Mississippi. Cristina Husbands admitted conspiring with others to defraud Regions Bank branches in 5 Mississippi cities. She is also accused of committing…MORE

SVR WX West tonight. SVR WX DFW tomorrow

WBAP WX CENTER FCST:  5A 4-25-23 TODAY…CLOUDY, BREEZY AND HUMID WITH             SPOTTY SHOWERS THIS MORNING..WITH             SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS LATE THIS AFTERNOON..             HIGH NEAR 70             WINDS SOUTHEAST 10-20 MPH TONIGHT…SCATTERED RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS..HEAVIEST WEST..             LOW NEAR 60 TOMORROW…SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS IN THE MORNING..WITH             STRONG THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY DURING THE…MORE

President Joe Biden Launches 2024 Reelection Campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday formally announced that he is running for reelection in 2024, asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president for another four…MORE

Early Voting Underway in May 6th Elections

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Some North Texans are casting ballots this week in the May 6 municipal elections. Early Voting opened on Monday. “These are important elections,” said Collin County Election Administrator, Bruce Sherbet. “These are the issues that a lot of times really matter to every day citizens.” But, Sherbet expects a typical may voting…MORE

Fox News and Host Tucker Carlson Part Ways

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News said Monday it has “agreed to part ways” with Tucker Carlson, its popular and controversial host, less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the network’s 2020 election reporting. The network said in a press release that the last program of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” aired Friday. “We thank him for…MORE

Big Lotto Texas Jackpot.

Colleyville (WBAP/KLIF) – The third largest jackpot in Lotto Texas history was won Saturday night when the Lottery confirmed one ticket was sold that contains all six winning numbers: 3 5 18 29 30 52. The Texas Lottery says the winning ticket was sold at “Lottery Now” on Colleyville Boulevard in Colleyville. The holder, or…MORE

North Texas Resident Running For President

Richardson (WBAP/KLIF) – A north Texas resident Sunday declared himself to be a Republican candidate for President in the 2024 election. 55 year old Ryan Binkley is president and CEO of Generational Group, a business advisory firm he co-founded in Richardson that now has more than a dozen regional offices and 400 employees. He’s also…MORE

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