DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton County has launched a new text-to-911 service. Denton County Area 911 District Deputy Executive Director Greg Ballentine says its purpose is aimed for people who are deaf or hard of hearing but it can also be helpful for people to contact 911 without being noticed. “It’s unsafe for them to make…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2016
Garland Officer Awarded for Action During Attack
Garland (WBAP/KLIF News) – A military group has given its award for bravery to the Garland police officer who stopped two people trying to attack an event at a community center last year. Two people pulled up to an event at Curtis Culwell Center on May 3, 2015. Police say they fired at Officer Greg…… MORE
Anna Police ID Human Remains
ANNA (WBAP/KLIF) -Police in Anna say human remains found in a field early Tuesday morning belong to 43 year old Anthony Gurley. Lieutenant Jeff Caponera says the body was badly decomposed, but Gurley’s identification was recovered. Gurley was reported missing last month, his remains were found by an officer who smelled a foul odor about…… MORE
Dallas Ranked #2 On List of World’s Least Friendly Cities
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) It looks like we need to work on our southern hospitality. Dallas is one of the least friendly cities in the world, according to a new survey. Dallas ranks #2 on the list, published by British online publication, The Independent. One travel writer involved in the study says Houston, Austin and San Antonio are warm and…… MORE
Study shows Metroplex has two of top 10 fastest growing American cities
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A new study conducted by WalletHub.com of the fastest growing cities in America shows five Texas cities in the top 10, with two of them in the Metroplex. Frisco is ranked at No. 1 as the fastest growing city since 2009, with job growth higher than the national average at more…… MORE