MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The calls for justice in the death of Marvin Scott III inside the Collin County jail are growing louder following the medical examiner’s ruling that Scott’s manner of death was “homicide.” Community reacts to ruling that manner of #MarvinScottIII was homicide. @WBAP247NEWS @570KLIF pic.twitter.com/HxHLhoa0dL — Clayton Neville (@ClaytonNeville) April 28, 2021 Collin…… MORE
Tarrant County Launches New Program to Mentor, Help Released Inmates get Jobs and Reintegrate to Society
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department and nonprofit One Community USA are launching a program to help reintegrate newly released inmates back into society. Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn says the “Pathways to HOPE” program lasts 18 weeks after a 40 hour class. The goal is to help them find housing, jobs and skills.…… MORE
Construction Begins on New Truck Yard Bar Location in Alliance Texas
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Construction has begun on the popular laid-back restaurant and backyard bar, Truck Yard, at Alliance Town Center, the 900-acre master-planned community in far north Fort Worth. Alliance Texas will be Truck Yards fifth location to open. Other locations are open in Dallas, The Colony and Houston Truck Yard will offer a relaxed environment…… MORE
Dallas City Council Approves Youth Advocate Program to Reduce Crime in Underserved Neighborhoods
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a contract with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) to hire and train violence interrupters in the city’s underserved neighborhoods. The violence interrupters program is a key part of Mayor Eric Johnson’s public safety agenda. The Mayor’s Task Force on Safe Communities recommended the program in its January 2020…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Did John Kerry Tip Off Iran About Israeli Missions?
John Kerry is under the microscope, after an Iran official says he heard of action by Israel in Syria by Kerry himself. The Heritage Foundation’s Dakota Wood joined the show to discuss it. … MORE