Sunday: Partly cloudy and pleasant. Winds: N 10-15. High: 70. Sunday night: Mostly clear and cool. Winds: N 5-10. Low: 51. Monday (Halloween): Mostly sunny and pleasant. Winds: N 5-10. High: 72. Tuesday: Partly cloudy and pleasant. Winds: S 5-15. High: 74.… MORE
WTA Finals Bring International Exposure to DFW
(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth takes the world’s center stage this week. Fans from all over the world will watch television broadcasts from Dickies Arena in Forth Worth during the 2022 Women’s Tennis Association Finals. Executive Director Jason Sands of the Fort Worth Sports Commission says $5-million in prize money is up for grabs as Dickies…… MORE
Tarrant County Population Boom Sparks Expansion of FM 1187
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Department of Transportation is attempting to keep up with a population boom in Tarrant county. FM 1187 between Crowley and Mansfield has become quite congested during rush hour commutes. In response, TXDOT is planning a widening of the two-lane rural roadway.Jerry Green manages Jambos Original BBQ shack in Rendon and can’t…… MORE
Dangers of Common Anxiety/Sleep Meds Like Xanax, Ativan and Valium [LISTEN]
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Millions of people take take some form of highly addictive prescription medications like Xanax, Ativan and Valium for anxiety and sleep issues. The medications are in a class of prescription drugs known as Benzodiazepines, According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than 30 percent of opioid-related drug overdoses also…… MORE
Gun Found at Rowlett High School
ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF) – Three students from Rowlett High School were arrested Friday afternoon on charges of Aggravated Assault. The arrests came after a student reported that he was attacked by several suspects and hit with a gun. The school was on lockdown for more than three hours while police investigated the incident. The loaded gun…… MORE
State Leaders add Funding for Public Safety Initiatives
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas state leaders announced this week the transfer of more than $874 million to support critical public safety and recovery initiatives, such as border security and school safety, during the current biennium. According to Governor Abbott, The funding will provide $400 million to assist school districts in replacing or upgrading doors, windows, fencing,…… MORE
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Recovering After Violent Attack at San Francisco Home
SAN FRANCISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities in San Francisco are investigating after someone broke into the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and violently assaulted her husband Paul. In a statement, Spokesman Drew Hammill said Paul is recovering in the hospital and the suspect is in custody. A motive for the attack is under…… MORE
Election Officials Push Early Voting Through Nov. 4th
(WBAP/KLIF) — With the first week of early voting coming to an end, election officials across North Texas are encouraging residents to get out and vote. Tarrant County Election Administrator Heider Garcia offers some advice on when to vote and how to avoid longer lines. Get out and vote sooner than later in case an…… MORE
Three Tarrant County Police Departments Join Forces
(WBAP/KLIF) — A new pact between three police departments aims at making Tarrant County streets safer. A new inter-departmental agreement between law enforcement agencies in Tarrant county aims to reduce crime and catch thieves. The agreement announced earlier this week between Fort Worth, White Settlement, and Lake Worth police departments is paying dividends. White Settlement Police Chief…… MORE
Cowtown Winery Inviting North Texans to See Haunted Side of Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Cowtown Winery in the Fort Worth Stockyards is inviting brave North Texans to take their ghost tour ahead of Halloween. Josh Hamilton is the restaurant’s general manager and says one of the most haunted locations is Miss Molly’s Hotel in the heart of the district. He said some…… MORE
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