Dallas Police Officer Shot Near El Centro College Campus

(WBAP/KLIF) — A Dallas College police officer was shot, Thursday night, in downtown Dallas.  According to Warren Mitchell with Dallas police, the officer was investigating a vehicle disturbance involving the suspect near the El Centro campus, when the two exchanged gunfire. Both the officer and suspect were hit and transported to a local hospital. The officer’s…MORE

Large Grant Awarded to Help Prevent Gang, Gun Violence Among Youth in South Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Police Department was awarded a $500k grant from the U.S Department of Justice to help reduce crime in the city. “It was a competitive grant. Very competitive,” said Deputy Chief Neil Noakes. “There weren’t that many awarded across the country out so we are very blessed to receive this…MORE

UNT Football Game Postponed Due to Number of COVID-19 Cases

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The University of North Texas football game against Louisiana Tech scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed due to the number of COVID-19 cases and subsequent contact tracing within the program. “We are very disappointed to announce the postponement of our game against Louisiana Tech this weekend,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren…MORE

Reward Money Increased in Dallas Murder of SMU Student

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Crimestoppers increased reward money this week for information in the recent murder of an SMU student in Downtown Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department,  19-year-old Robert “Jaden” Urrea was shot and killed Halloween morning near Jackson and Harwood Streets in Downtown Dallas. DPD has released photos and surveillance of the suspect vehicle…MORE