GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas woman got the surprise of a lifetime when a traffic stop by a Grapevine police officer turned into a proposal. The Grapevine Police Department’s Amanda McNew said dispatcher Stephen Smith told his girlfriend, Amanda Radican, that he had to work the extra shift the morning of July 7th. He left his…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Security will be increased at a couple of DART stations in downtown Dallas after passengers raised concerns about the growing homeless population. Angela Johnson and Daniel Marvin board the train at the Baylor Medical Center stop every day. Johnson told WFAA TV she’s recently noticed a change in the area. “There’s a greater presence…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas health officials have reported an increase in reports of a food-born illness that is often linked to produce. The Department of State Health Services said 68 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the last month. The department’s Chris Van Deusen said they’re seeing a spike in cases this Summer.…… MORE
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Tarrant County Public Health has reported its first West Nile-related death of the 2017 season. The person was a senior citizen and had previous health conditions. The department’s Russell Jones said this is the second case that has been reported this year and that they do expect to see more hospitalizations…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A transgender Texan has posted an all-smiles picture with Gov. Greg Abbott to protest a “bathroom bill” that state lawmakers will again consider during a special legislative session beginning Tuesday. Ashley Smith posed with Abbott after he announced his re-election campaign Friday in San Antonio. She later identified herself in the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The level of stress over college-entrance exams like the SAT for high school seniors may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of schools no longer consider standardized test scores when admitting students. Educational Consultant Catherine Marrs said testing isn’t the only option. “Most colleges today introduced the freshman…… MORE
MART, Texas (AP) – Court records say four people were arrested after authorities found three young children covered in dog feces in a home in the small Central Texas town of Mart, about 100 miles south of Dallas. Doyle Cross, Jana Fisher, Wesley Stanford and Darius Johnson were arrested Thursday, each charged with child endangerment. The…… MORE
SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott formally announced his campaign for re-election Friday afternoon. Abbott spoke in San Antonio and touted his accomplishments so far in his first term. He told a cheering crowd that he kept his campaign promises such as passing the toughest border security law in the country and passing state laws…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Days before Texas Legislators will address several bills related to transgender people in Texas, LGBTQ groups are speaking out against the special session. One of the issues on the table is the so-called “Bathroom Bill”, which would only allow a person to use the restroom specific to the gender on their birth…… MORE
ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF News) – Rowlett Strong is holding a gala Saturday night to honor the first responders who helped the city recover after a tornado tore through the area December 26, 2015. The organization’s Steve Walker said they decided to hold the event after the July 7th ambush to let first responders know how much they’re appreciated.…… MORE
