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Rockwall Police Kill Kidnapping Suspect in Shootout

Rockwall Police Kill Kidnapping Suspect in Shootout

ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A kidnapping suspect was fatally shot by Rockwall police officers in a shootout Thursday night. The incident started around 7 p.m. with a request from Fort Worth police to conduct a welfare check at a home in Rockwall. Investigators later told Rockwall police the person involved in the welfare check…MORE

Police in DFW Crack Down on Drunk Driving this Labor Day Weekend

Police in DFW Crack Down on Drunk Driving this Labor Day Weekend

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of North Texas Police departments are participating in a DWI Enforcement Initiative during the Labor Day weekend. As part of the plan, Officers will focus on locating and arresting drunk drivers. The enforcement period runs between September 2 and September 5. During that time, the participating officers will concentrate their efforts…MORE

Gas Prices Drop ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Gas Prices Drop ahead of Labor Day Weekend

(WBAP/KLIF) – The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.34 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.  That price is $.07 cents less than on this day last week and is $.54 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan…MORE

School Safety Audits Begin in September

School Safety Audits Begin in September

(WBAP/KLIF) — Random school safety inspections begin rolling out across Texas next month. The Texas School Safety Center (TSSC) will conduct safety audits at all public schools in the lone star state beginning September 12th. TSSC Director Cathy Martinez-Prather says a main focus of the inspections will involve access doors. The audits are part of…MORE

Suspects Detained after Threat at Euless Trinity Prompts School to Evacuate

Suspects Detained after Threat at Euless Trinity Prompts School to Evacuate

EULESS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Euless Police Department is investigating a threat to Trinity High School. According to the HEB ISD, the school was evacuated on Thursday while law enforcement continued the investigation, and searched the school. Students were given the all clear by Police to return to class around 1 p.m. Thursday. “Suspects connected with…MORE