Yearly Archives: 2016

Dallas Looking to Integrate Schools

Dallas Looking to Integrate Schools

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – The Dallas ISD wants to integrate students from high income schools with students from schools that have high poverty. The district’s Mike Koprowski tells the Dallas City Council that benefits will come with integration. “Economically diverse schools tend to attract the more effective, experienced teachers. More affluent kids come to school…MORE

Marna Davis 2/18/16; What Breaks My Heart

Marna Davis 2/18/16; What Breaks My Heart

My first day as a reporter in Dallas I was covering a collision between a fire truck, a cement truck and a pick up truck.  I was so distracted by all of the stray dogs running the streets I couldn’t concentrate.  I gave my lunch to a skinny dog who looked like she just had puppies. …MORE

Be Careful with Outdoor Fires

Be Careful with Outdoor Fires

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) The danger for wildfires is high with how windy it is across North Texas. Tarrant County Fire Marshal, Randy Renois, says the smallest spark could start a huge blaze. “With the humidity being low and dead vegetation, it’s ripe to burn. Anything could set it off.” He says if you accidentally…MORE

Daycare Worker Arrested

Daycare Worker Arrested

LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) The owner of a home daycare where an infant died this month is behind bars because police say she was taking care of kids without a state license. “The state has laws to make sure people are doing that correctly and following the rules and taking care of those children as best…MORE

Mickey Briggs 2/18/16; How Safe is Your Home?

For the second time in as many years, a house flipper bought a home on my street and promptly started ripping up the interior with no city permits. Someone called the city and an inspector came out and stopped the work and made them get permits. If you are buying a newly remodeled home, you…MORE