DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A suspect is dead and two Police Officers are hurt after Police say a DART bus was hijacked in Dallas County. The bus was eventually stopped by Police spike strips on the President George Bush Turnpike after a Police chase and shootout. According to Garland Police Officer Pedro Barineau, the suspect held the…… MORE
Severe Weather Possible in North, East Texas and Tornado Weather Across Deep South Again
(WBAP/KLIF) – Just one week after Easter Sunday tornadoes that killed at least 36 people across the Deep South, millions of Americans are again facing the possibility of large and powerful tornadoes. While the chances exist for East Texas to see some severe weather, the greatest threat being large hail and damaging winds along with…… MORE
Another pending Texas execution has been delayed
San Antonio (AP) – A fifth scheduled execution of a Texas death row inmate has been delayed because of the coronavirus spread around the state. Carlos Treviño’s execution, which had been set for June 3, was postponed to September 30. The 45 year old Treviño was condemned for the 1996 gang rape and fatal stabbing…… MORE
Demonstrators at the capitol demand an end to social restrictions
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A few hundred political activists demonstrated on the steps of the Texas capitol building Saturday, calling for an end to social restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. The protest in Austin came despite Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement Friday that he will start easing such restrictions this week. The rally…… MORE
Dallas Police Seek Robbing Gunman; 16 Year Old Boy Critical
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas police are searching for a gunman believed to have tried to rob a boy sitting in a car in South Dallas Friday night about 8:30. Police say they believe the boy became a target of a gunman who approached, demanding property. While it’s not clear if the child turned over…… MORE