DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Dallas Police Department is asking the public to help identify the suspect in a April 2022 murder. They’ve released surveillance footage and an image of the suspect’s car. Investigators said on April 10, 2022, at around 11:25 a.m., 24-year-old Ja Meesia Anderson-Busby was shot and killed in the 9800…… MORE
Dallas County Judge Changes Name
(WBAP/KLIF) — After serving as the top government official in Dallas County since 2011, Judge Clay Jenkins is changing his name…sort of. Many have asked the question what’s in a name? For Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins it’s love and respect. Jenkins has lived in the forefront of politics since 2011 as judge in…… MORE
Grapevine Votes to Combat Intersection Take-Overs
(WBAP/KLIF) — Grapevine now has a new weapon in detouring intersection take-overs. Police Chief Mike Hamlin petitioned the Grapevine City Council to amend the traffic ordinance after an intersection take-over in the city. The city council voted unanimously to add a provision to the ordinance to go after organizers, spectators, and drivers of the unlawful…… MORE
Cowboys Hall of Famer Addresses Super Bowl Hotel Incident
UPDATE 12:30 p.m. DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Cowboys playmaker Michael Irvin is frustrated over recent misconduct allegations against him. Irvin was taken off of ESPN and NFL broadcasts Super Bowl Week when allegations surfaced about an inappropriate encounter with a Marriott employee in the hotel lobby. Two men who witnessed the conversation say nothing…… MORE
Peppa Pig Theme Park Coming to DFW
(WBAP/KLIF) — A new family theme park is opening in North Texas. After Frisco announced a Universal theme park coming to it’s city Tuesday night, North Richland Hills is following suit. The city announced that a Peppa Pig Theme Park will be opening in 2024. According to North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino, the world-renowned…… MORE
Tarrant County Votes to Refurbish Motel for Homeless Housing
(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
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