Colleyville (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Colleyville businessman is in federal custody on accusations that he ran an oil and gas Ponzi scheme. Investigators said 77-year-old James Vanblaricum allegedly bilked 53 investors of more than $2.6 million. U.S Postal inspectors arrested him on a charge of mail fraud last week. Federal agents began investigating Vanblaricum after they were contacted by…… MORE
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AAA Wants Drivers to Pay Attention as Students Return to School
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – AAA is urging both adult and teen drivers to pay attention when driving near school zones. AAA spokesperson Doug Shupe said drivers need to pay particularly close attention before and after school; which are prime times for accidents. He said over one third of child pedestrian fatalities happen near 3 p.m.…… MORE
The Dispute Between Senator Royce West and Dallas Cowboys’ Dez Bryant Heats Up
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The dispute between Senator Royce West and Dallas Cowboy Wide Receiver Dez Bryant is getting uglier. West sued Bryant in June for $60 thousand in damages to his Desoto rental property. Bryant counter sued in July, claiming West made money off of his celebrity. West asked the Dallas County District Attorney this…… MORE
The Paschal High School and Texas Christian University Community Remember A Fallen Athlete
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of students, faculty and staff gathered on Paschal High School’s football field Thursday evening to remember 18-year-old Drew Medford. Medford died after he lost control of his car and hit a concrete barrier on the Chilsom Trail Parkway near the Interstate-20 exit early Thursday morning. Medford had signed to play…… MORE
The University of North Texas at Frisco Fights Crime with Cyber Security Lab
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF News) – The University of North Texas at Frisco is helping authorities fight crime with a new cyber security lab. The $350 thousand lab will help alleviate the pressure from other North Texas cyber security labs; which currently have a nine-month back log of work. The lab’s director Scott Belshaw said that cell phones…… MORE
Health Concerns for Dallas Red Cross Volunteers in Baton Rouge
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
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
Ft. Worth Officer Shot
FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Ft. Worth police officer has been shot and is in critical condition.… MORE
