Tag Archives: WBAP

CVS Planning $1 Million Renovation of Popular Downtown Fort Worth Spot

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A battle over some prime real estate in downtown Fort Worth could be brewing. CVS is planning a $1 million renovation to a building at the northeast corner of 5th and Houston streets. There’s just one glitch. The building’s current tenant, Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, said they’re not going anywhere.…MORE

ISIS Targets Popular Dallas Church

DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — A propaganda magazine for ISIS has made mention of targeting a popular Dallas church. The magazine Rumiyah mentions First Baptist Church of Dallas as “a popular crusader gathering place waiting to be burned down.” First Baptist is the home of Dr. Robert Jeffress, who led a service attended by President…MORE

Attorney for Fort Worth Woman Whose Arrest Went Viral to Sue the City of Fort Worth

Attorney for Fort Worth Woman Whose Arrest Went Viral to Sue the City of Fort Worth

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The attorney for a Fort Worth woman whose arrest was seen in a viral video said he is planning to file a federal lawsuit against the City of Fort Worth. Lee Merritt said his client Jacqueline Craig and her family have been routinely humiliated by the Fort Worth Police Department. Jacqueline…MORE

Ex-Crowley Teacher Turned Actor Killed Himself During Facebook Livestream

Ex-Crowley Teacher Turned Actor Killed Himself During Facebook Livestream

CROWLEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – An ex-Crowley teacher turned actor who was accused of sexual assault killed himself during a Facebook livestream. The Los Angeles Police Department said Frederick Bowdy committed suicide in North Hollywood on Monday. The former Crowley Middle School teacher was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault last week. His sister Carolyn Bowdy told…MORE

Rowlett’s Spirit Night to Raise Money for 2015 Tornado Victims

ROWLETT  (WBAP/KLIF News) – More than a dozen restaurants in Rowlett will donate a portion of their earnings Thursday night to help raise money for families who are still struggling in the aftermath of the deadly 2015 tornadoes. Rowlett Strong President Steve Walker said the Tornado Relief Fund is empty and there are still families struggling to…MORE

DISD Teacher Blackmailed After Alleged Sexual Relationship with Student

DISD Teacher Blackmailed After Alleged Sexual Relationship with Student

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) –  A Dallas Independent School District teacher was allegedly blackmailed by a former student who threatened to expose their sexual relationship to police. DISD police said Thao Sandy Doan, a teacher at Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle School, allegedly paid the student almost $28,000.00 to keep their sexual relationship quiet. The student’s mother…MORE

The City of Fort Worth to Crack Down on Panhandlers

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Fort Worth is considering taking major steps to curb aggressive panhandlers. The city council is scheduled to discuss the growing issue at its meeting on Tuesday. Council members said the panhandlers are a growing nuisance to residents and businesses. A controversial proposal to make it illegal to give panhandlers money…MORE

Thousands Attend Funeral Services for Little Elm Police Officer

Thousands Attend Funeral Services for Little Elm Police Officer

PLANO(WBAP/KLIF News) – The Little Elm police officer killed in the line of duty last week was laid to rest Tuesday morning. Funeral services for Detective Jerry Walker were held at the Prestonwood Baptist Church on West Park Boulevard in Plano at 10 a.m. Officers from across the country attended the services, including the New…MORE

Processional for Little Elm Officer Set for Today

DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — The body of Little Elm Detective Jerry Walker will be transported this afternoon from a funeral home in North Collin County to a church in Plano. The processional will begin in Aubrey at 3:30 pm and make its way through Little Elm, where residents are encouraged to hang flags…MORE

Plano Still Looking For Vicious Stray Dogs

PLANO (WBAP & KLIF News) — The City of Plano has issued another stray dog warning for the same two dogs that have been attacking joggers since last May. The dogs were reported seen over the weekend and have been seen more than 50 times now. City officials say it’s been a challenge catching the…MORE