Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A dozen Dallas Red Cross Volunteers are in Baton Rouge cleaning up after the flood are facing health hazards of their own. Anita Foster of The American Red Cross said floods are one of the worst natural disasters because they wreak havoc and, once the water has receded, they leave numerous health…… MORE
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Local Activist Speaks Out After Dallas Human Trafficking Arrest
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A local anti-human trafficking activist is speaking out after Dallas police arrested two men on trafficking of a minor and forced prostitution of a minor charges this week. Dallas police said the victim told them she allegedly met the men through a social media app. Refuge City founder Barbara Rodriguez said she is not…… MORE
50 Dogs Displaced by Baton Rouge Flood Headed to Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The SPCA of Dallas traveled to Baton Rouge on Tuesday to pick up the dogs from a local shelter. It’s an effort to make room for the dozens of dogs left homeless due to the flood. The Human Society of United States Texas Director Katie Jarl said the help from emergency…… MORE
Fort Worth Gets $14M Economic Boost
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Fort Worth has Sister Cities International to thank for a $14 million boost to its economy.… MORE
Animal Abuse Investigation in Northeast Texas
HOPKINS COUNTY, TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Eleven horses are being cared for after they were found abandoned in northeast Texas Maura Davies with the SPCA of Texas says one of the horses is badly injured and it’s not clear if it’ll survive. “There are many of the others that, even from pictures look to me…… MORE
Ft. Worth Officer Shot
FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Ft. Worth police officer has been shot and is in critical condition.… MORE
Dallas Mayor: We Should Welcome Refugees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes welcoming refugees helps revitalize a community, and is key to becoming a “global city.” “Being scared is a natural ability, but God gave us the power to choose courage and our brains to figure out how to balance that,” Rawlings said. “I see it as a sign…… MORE
Police Issue Warning for Parents in Collin Co.
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues in rural parts of Collin County for a man trying to lure children into his vehicle. Police have taken attempted abduction reports in Princeton, Anna, Melissa and Van Alstyne. The man they’re looking for is described as white, between 50 and 60-years-old. He has white hair and a long…… MORE
Governor Pushes Internet for All Children
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – If Governor Greg Abbott has his way, all school children in Texas will have access to high-speed internet by 2018…… MORE
Dallas Receives Dozens of Resumes for Fire Chief
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – At least three dozen people have applied to become the next fire chief in Dallas. A search firm being used by the city will now start culling through the resumes. The applicants are vying to replace Louie Bright, who will retire at the end of the month. It’s unclear how many…… MORE
