DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department says efforts to get aggressive panhandlers off the streets is working. The department launched its “Quality of Life Initiative” February 1st. Assistant Chief Gary Tittle says more than 130 people have been arrested and many of them are repeat offenders. Some have violent criminal histories. Tittle says since…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2016
Another Porno Convention?
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – Dallas is facing a new challenge when it comes to porno conventions. Only a day after council members voted to try and keep the “Exxxotica” gathering out of the convention center, a second adult expo has applied for a permit. According to the Dallas Morning News “Adultcon” now is exploring the…… MORE
North Texas School Hit By Virus
CELINA (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – A North Texas school is undergoing a through cleaning after an outbreak of the Norovirus. A letter sent home to parents says a high number of students and 13-teachers have been infected at Celina elementary. The so-called “winter vomiting bug” is highly contagious. Other schools in the Celina district are being…… MORE
Weekly Gas Prices
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – Gas prices continue their slow decline. The “AAA” says prices across Texas are down another nickel this week to a statewide average of $1.53. The DFW average is a couple of pennies cheaper. The auto club tracks the national average at $1.70. Copyright 2016 WBAP/KLIF News All rights reserved… MORE
Dallas Mayor Not Confident Council Ban on Exxxotica will Survive Court Challenge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he is not confident the City Council action to ban a sex convention from the city-owned Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will hold up in court. “I didn’t do it because I was confident judges would always agree with me. I did it because I represent the…… MORE