(WBAP/KLIF) — After a nationwide search, the city of Carrollton has appointed its next fire chief. City officials announced, Tuesday, that Michael Thomson was chosen from a field of 50 candidates to replace former Carrollton Fire Rescue Chief Gregg Salmi. Thomson comes from Highland Village, where he spent the last three years as fire chief…… MORE
Local transportation agencies are lifting mask requirements. In the wake of the Transportation Security Administration decision to no longer enforce the Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring a face mask be worn over the mouth and nose on public transportation and transportation hubs, Dallas Area Rapid Transit said Tuesday that it will no longer require…… MORE
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson Police charged a 23-year-old woman with Capital Murder on Tuesday. According to Richardson PD, Tranisa Octavin Trana Wattsis charged with the Capital Murder of 52-year-old Kentoria Nicole Edwards. Police say patrol officers responded to the parking lot of Starbucks located at 4151 E. Renner Rd. Monday evening when witnesses called 911…… MORE
NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Verizon is hoping to attract new talent by offering sign-on bonuses to some of its new hires in the company’s most competitive markets, which includes the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. New retail specialists will receive a $2,500 incentive and assistant managers are being offered $3,500. Verizon communication manager Heidi Flato…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Maverick’s won game 2 in the playoff series Monday night at the American Airlines Center by beating the Utah Jazz 110 to 104. The Mavs overcame a 10 point deficit after halftime. Luca Doncic sat out the game as he recovers from a calf strain. The series continues Thursday night…… MORE