Yearly Archives: 2016

Accused killer of TWU student had multiple weapons in home

HASLET (WBAP/KLIF News) — Search warrants for the home belonging to a man charged in murdering a 24-year-old, female TWU student earlier this month turned up multiple weapons and possible DNA evidence. According to the warrants, Charles Dean Bryant had guns, ammunition, and knives in his home. Also taken by the FBI were soil samples,…MORE

Ft. Worth ISD Launches Literacy Campaign

Ft. Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Independent School District has launched its campaign to help 100 percent of third graders read at grade level by 2025. Right now, just 30 percent of third graders are meeting current standards. Mayor Betsy Price, Superintendent Kent Scribner and BNSF Railroad Executive Chairman Matthew Rose met with…MORE

UNT Officers Say They Were Refused Service at Chili’s

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The University of North Texas says two of its police officers were refused service at a Chili’s restaurant on University Drive. Margarita Venegus with UNT says they are still looking into why the officers were refused. “One of them went to talk to a manager there and it is our understanding Chili’s…MORE

SMU Hosting Debate Watch Party

SMU Hosting Debate Watch Party

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A non-partisan debate watching party will happen tonight at SMU’s Umphrey Lee Center, from 7:30-10:30.  It’s being put on by Director of Debate Ben Voth.  Assistant Professor of Communications Dr. Stephanie Martin says for many of her students, this will be their first election. “We’re hoping to get 25-30 students, but if…MORE

DPD, DART and El Centro Police Departments Talk About Co-ordination

DPD, DART and El Centro Police Departments Talk About Co-ordination

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas City Council’s Public Safety Committee wants to know what’s being done to make the streets around DART’s West End Station safer. Leaders of the DPD, DART and El Centro police departments talked about their co-operation even before the events of 7-7-16. “DART officers, along with DPD officers, would get…MORE