DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A South Texas man helping flooded neighbors after Hurricane Harvey says he was infected with flesh-eating bacteria. In a Facebook post J.R. Atkins of Missouri City, Texas, says he was kayaking through flooded streets last week. When he returned home he noticed what he first thought was just a bug bite.…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Tiny Texas town is for sale
Mustang (WBAP/KLIF) – The tiny town of Mustang, Texas is for sale. Mustang is on the east side of I-45, about 50 miles south of Dallas. It’s not all that much of a town. It’s 76 acres; never had more than 50 residents, and only has one business: an adult novelty store. Still it’s one…… MORE
Concurrent games to tie up Sunday’s traffic
Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police are advising motorists that traffic is likely to be a mess this Sunday afternoon as the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys each are at home in their nearly side-by-side stadia. The Rangers play the New York Yankees at 2:00 PM. The Dallas Cowboys open their NFL season at 7:00…… MORE
ICE raids canceled
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The Department of Homeland Security has canceled a planned series of nationwide raids targeting undocumented immigrants. Immigration and Customs Enforcement originally described the raids as “the largest operation of its kind in its history.” They were planned to start September 17, and run for five days, but have all been canceled due…… MORE
Dallas activist arrested in Denton County
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas activist Dominique Alexander has been arrested in Denton County. He is one of the founders of the Next Generation Action Network that’s organized a number of Dallas protests and rallies in the past few years. His Denton County arrest stems from a May, 2016 theft charge.… MORE