(WBAP/KLIF) — Tarrant County makes a move to address homelessness. Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez spearheaded an effort to revitalize a crime ridden area along Las Vegas Trail. That became a reality after the commission voted to turn the crime-ridden Knight’s Inn into permanent homeless housing, with job and healthcare assistance. Ramirez said that Tarrant…… MORE
Governor Abbott Discusses Economic Growth Priorities In Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about Texas’ economy on Wednesday and outlined his legislative priorities at a Dallas Regional Chamber luncheon. Speaking to a crowd of over 400 business leaders, the Governor highlighted how he will work with members of the Texas Legislature to ensure that a robust, pro-growth economic agenda keeps…… MORE
Universal Gets Green Light to Build in Frisco
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Frisco City Council gave the green light for Universal to build a theme park in the city’s Fields development. After comments from Cobb Hill neighborhood residents asking to table measure, the city council pushed forward with a vote. According to Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney, the city had addressed the concerns brought forth…… MORE
30 Texas Senators Sign Bill Requiring State Entities to Divest From Russia
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Thirty Texas senators have followed through with their commitment last year to work on divesting state entities with Russia federation investments. Lawmakers said the state had about $100 million dollars in Russian investments and that figure has been widdled down by State Comptroller Glen Hegar. According to a May 2022…… MORE
A Southeast Dallas Community Pleads to Get DART Bus 12 Back in Service Now [LISTEN]
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Southeast Dallas community continues to fight for the return of a former well-used bus route over a year after it was eliminated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit [DART]. DART eliminated Bus 12 in Dixon Circle, along with several other routes on January 24, 2021. The routes were replaced with DART’S new…… MORE
Rainy/Stormy Off and On through Saturday
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 3-8-23 TODAY…CLOUDY AND COOL WITH SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.. RAIN TAPERING OFF THIS AFTERNOON.. HIGH NEAR 63 WINDS NORTH 5-10 MPH TONIGHT…WIDELY SCATTERED SPOTTY SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.. LOW NEAR 58 TOMORROW…CLOUDY, BREEZY AND WARMER WITH SCATTERED AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.. HIGH NEAR 75 / LOW…… MORE
Five Texas Woman File Lawsuit Seeking Changes to Texas’ Abortion Law
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban. The lawsuit filed Monday in state court said the Texas law is creating confusion among doctors, who are turning away some pregnant women experiencing health complications because they fear repercussions.…… MORE
Scattered Showers and Storms to Impact NTX Today and Thursday.
The most likely rainfall amounts through Thursday will range from a half inch to an inch and a half over North Texas to a quarter to three-quarters inch over Central Texas. On Friday the front will finally clear the region with more sunshine and highs in the 60s and 70s with lows in the 50s.…… MORE
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Students Submit Plan of Action Surrounding Fentanyl
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Parents and community activists met with the Interim Superintendent for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD on Monday regarding recent Fentanyl poisonings in the district. In February, three alleged drug dealers were Federally charged for their alleged involvement in dealing fake oxy pills laced with Fentanyl to students at R.L Turner High School and Dan…… MORE
Suspect in Shootout with Garland Police Dies
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) – The suspect in an officer involved shooting in Garland died after being taken to a local hospital, according to Garland Police. The department said Tuesday that Officers were trying to pull over 32-year-old Adrian Castillo in a routine traffic stop near Jupiter Road and Forest Lane Monday evening. Castillo led Police on…… MORE
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