FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Fire Department and MedStar are working with the Fort Worth Police Department to improve emergency response times. Much like other agencies across the country, the Police Communications Division has been experiencing staffing challenges that they are working diligently to rectify. Residents can now call an emergency back up number…… MORE
Ground Broken on Site of New Allen Recreation Center
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – Ground is officially broken on the site of the the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center in Allen. The city is partnering with Adolfson & Peterson Construction on a two-story, 150,000-square-foot facility located at 1680 West Exchange Parkway. “We have a long, established history of working with local Texas governments to build municipal recreation…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Calls For Hiring More Police Officers, First Responder Salary Increases in Upcoming Budget Proposal
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has laid out his priorities for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and law enforcement and first responders are top of mind. He’s calling for the hiring of 275 more police officers and to provide market-rate salary increases to first responders in the city’s next budget proposal. Dallas City…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Are Dealerships Getting Unfinished Vehicles?
Ford has announced they will begin sending vehicles to dealerships WITHOUT the computer chips they need, with the instruction to the dealers to install them in-house. … MORE
WBAP Morning News: Jeff Bezos Launches To Space
Jeff Bezos, along with three other passengers launched from Van Horn, TX for a short flight to space. This marks the first human flight to space for Bezos’ company, Blue Origin. … MORE