RENO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Rangers have been called to oversee the investigation into the death of a 32-year-old man from Parker County. Police went to a home around 7:15 p.m. Thursday after repeated 911 calls about a man firing a gun into the air. When they arrived, officers said Ronnie Pardon retreated back into…… MORE
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See Smoke? Controlled Burn to Be Conducted Near Cleburne
CLEBURNE (WBAP/KLIF News) – Weather permitting, authorities in Johnson County are planning a 900-acre controlled burn on Friday. In a news release, officials issued the notice in hopes of reducing the number of emergency calls about the smoke. The burn will be cancelled if the wind is too high. Copyright 2016. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights…… MORE
Man Leads Police on Multi-County Chase
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – A robbery at a convenience store leads to a police chase through three North Texas counties. It started around 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Garland. Police said a man robbed a store on Glenbrook drive, near the high school football stadium. The pursuit went through Dallas onto Highway 114. His tires blew…… MORE
Teen to Make Court Appearance Friday
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Ethan Couch heads before a judge in Tarrant County on Friday. The judge will decide whether to move Couch from the juvenile system to adult court. Without change, his probation for killing four people in a drunk driving crash would come to an end on his 19th birthday in April.…… MORE
Pollen Counts Soar
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Although the calendar says February, we’re already seeing the start of Spring allergies. Some of the biggest culprits: Elm and Cedar. They’ve surged to extremely high levels this week. Experts say your watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and coughing will likely stick around through Sunday. So, until then, stock up…… MORE
Gas Prices Creep Higher
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After seven months of decline, gas prices have turned in the opposite direction. According to AAA, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up $0.03 to $1.52. Drivers across the Metroplex are paying a little more. The national average is $1.71. Copyright 2016. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights…… MORE
Mansfield to Discuss Building Dallas Stars Ice Rink
MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News) – City officials in Mansfield are touting future economic development around their push for a new ice rink, but some taxpayers are questioning it. The $12.6 million rink would be built along Highway 287 near Broad Street. It would require the school district to contribute at least $500,000 up front, and a total…… MORE
Couple Accused of Waterboarding Disabled Boy
KAUFMAN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A couple from Kaufman is facing charges of torturing a 13-year-old boy with special needs as punishment. Christi Howell, 40, and her boyfriend, Casey Shackleford, 45, held the teen down, poured water over a towel on his face, and bound his genitals, according to police. Court papers said it happened after…… MORE
Fort Worth ISD Weighs Pay Changes
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Hundreds of employees in the Fort Worth School District are asking for a change in the way they are paid. A petition with more than 1,800 signatures has been handed over to school trustees. It asks that administrators shift the current monthly payday. Workers are only paid once a month, but in…… MORE
North Texas Transit Systems to Receive Federal Funds – Maybe
DALLAS-FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Obama’s new budget could benefit the Metroplex. The spending plan announced this week includes $49 million for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Red and Blue Line Platform Extensions Project. “It would let us lengthen the platforms from about 300 feet to 400 feet,” said Morgan Lyons, a spokesman for…… MORE
