Yearly Archives: 2019

A probation violation warrant has been filed against former Cowboy Josh Brent

A probation violation warrant has been filed against former Cowboy Josh Brent

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Cowboys lineman Josh Brent is now facing a probation violation warrant in addition to charges of assaulting a public servant, and resisting arrest. Brent was arrested last Sunday in a Wendy’s parking lot fracas with Coppell Police that was recorded by restaurant patrons, and distributed on social media. He is…MORE

Fort Worth Reading Organization Calling on 1,000 Volunteers to Help Students

Fort Worth Reading Organization Calling on 1,000 Volunteers to Help Students

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Read Fort Worth, an organization teamed with students in the Fort Worth ISD, is hoping to more than double its previous goal of partnering students with volunteers next school year. Executive Director Anel Mercado says their goal is having 100 percent of third graders reading at grade level in six years.…MORE

Dallas Zoo Suffers Death of African Dog By Attacking Packmates

Dallas Zoo Suffers Death of African Dog By Attacking Packmates

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A recent arrival to the Dallas Zoo was killed Wednesday night in her enclosure. When zoo workers arrived Thursday morning they discovered Ola, a female African painted dog, dead from an attack by two male dogs, Jata and Mzingo, in their enclosure. “Upon reviewing the closed-circuit video feed from the area,…MORE

Tips to Avoid Fines, Injuries from Fireworks

Tips to Avoid Fines, Injuries from Fireworks

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-Fire departments all over North Texas remind everyone to stay safe when shooting fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. Mike Drivdahl with the Fort Worth Fire Department said it is illegal to sell, posses or light fireworks inside city limits, you can be fined up to $2,000. He said if you have land…MORE

Thousands Line the Streets for McKinney’s Red White and Boom Parade

Thousands Line the Streets for McKinney’s Red White and Boom Parade

MCKINNEY(WBAP/KLIF)-Thousands of people line the streets in Historic Downtown McKinney to watch the Red White and Boom Parade. For many, it’s a tradition to dress up and spend the day with friends and family. “There’s a lot of different people here and no one is arguing …there’s Trump fans, there’s Beto fans and no one…MORE