COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) – Two women were injured, one critically, when a sport utility vehicle smashed into a liquor store in a North Texas suburb. The crash happened shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday at a store in the Fort Worth suburb of Colleyville. Police Sgt. Chuck Tinsman says the SUV drove into the store’s parking…… MORE
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Man Shot, Killed After Standoff in Parker Co.
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
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
Dallas Looking to Integrate Schools
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – The Dallas ISD wants to integrate students from high income schools with students from schools that have high poverty. The district’s Mike Koprowski tells the Dallas City Council that benefits will come with integration. “Economically diverse schools tend to attract the more effective, experienced teachers. More affluent kids come to school…… MORE
Be Careful with Outdoor Fires
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) The danger for wildfires is high with how windy it is across North Texas. Tarrant County Fire Marshal, Randy Renois, says the smallest spark could start a huge blaze. “With the humidity being low and dead vegetation, it’s ripe to burn. Anything could set it off.” He says if you accidentally…… MORE
Daycare Worker Arrested
LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) The owner of a home daycare where an infant died this month is behind bars because police say she was taking care of kids without a state license. “The state has laws to make sure people are doing that correctly and following the rules and taking care of those children as best…… 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
