Yearly Archives: 2019

Man With Life Sentence Freed

Man With Life Sentence Freed

HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston man serving a life sentence for a 2010 fatal stabbing has been freed on bond while authorities reinvestigate his case, including new DNA evidence that his lawyers say exonerates him. Lydell Grant was convicted in 2012 and sentenced to life in prison for the killing of Aaron Scheerhoorn outside a…MORE

Botham Jean’s Brother to Receive Courage Award at Ethics Conference

Botham Jean’s Brother to Receive Courage Award at Ethics Conference

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The brother of a man shot to death by a former Dallas Police Officer will be honored next week in Plano. Brant Jean is the brother of Botham Jean who was shot and killed in his apartment by Amber Guyger. Brandt captured hearts across the country when he forgave Guyger on the…MORE

Dallas Leaders Working with Texas Delegation in Request for Federal Disaster Recovery Funds

Dallas Leaders Working with Texas Delegation in Request for Federal Disaster Recovery Funds

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas continues to work with the Texas delegation to ensure federal help in recovery from last month’s EF-3 tornado that ripped through high end businesses and neighborhoods. To qualify for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, which would bring federal recovery money, the city must prove $38.5 million in uninsured public…MORE

Arlington Police Need your Help Locating Deadly Hit and Run Suspect

Arlington Police Need your Help Locating Deadly Hit and Run Suspect

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)-  Arlington Police are investigating a deadly hit and run and need your help locating the driver.  Sergeant Michael Chitty says a woman who was walking along the shoulder of I-20 near Cooper Street was struck and killed at around 12:36 Wednesday morning. Chitty says officers were called to check on her after someone spotted…MORE

DFW Airport Expects to Welcome Record 2.5 Million Passengers During Thanksgiving Travel Period

DFW Airport Expects to Welcome Record 2.5 Million Passengers During Thanksgiving Travel Period

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- A record number of more than 2.5 million passengers is expected to travel at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday.  Between Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 and Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 — the traditional Thanksgiving holiday travel period — DFW will accommodate, on average, more than 208,000 passengers per day. While…MORE