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Broadcasting Legend Phyllis George Passes Away at 70

Broadcasting Legend Phyllis George Passes Away at 70

(WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Former Miss America, CBS sports caster, and Denton native Phyllis George passed away Thursday in Kentucky after a long battle with a blood disorder. She was 70. She attended the University of North Texas in the 70’s and was crowned Miss USA in 1971 before she went to begin her legendary broadcasting career…MORE

Dallas ISD Students May Indeed Return to Fall Classes

Dallas ISD Students May Indeed Return to Fall Classes

DALLAS; WFAA – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Michael Hinojosa says he believes there’s a 75% chance students will return to public school classes this fall. “I’m 75 percent confident.  I don’t think it’ll be business as usual, but I also don’t think it’s going to be the current state.” Speaking on WFAA’s …MORE

Late night murder in Denton

Late night murder in Denton

Denton (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton Police are investigating a weekend late night murder. A little before 11:00 PM Saturday they were called to the 200 block of South Bonnie Brae Street where they found a man with a gunshot wound. He died a short time later in a local hospital. Denton Police describe the victim as…MORE

Dallas Police officer shot by wanted man

Dallas Police officer shot by wanted man

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police officer was shot Saturday night by a wanted felon who later killed himself. It began on South Westmoreland Road when officers tried to stop a man they knew was wanted for at least two felonies. He fled, driving the wrong way up Westmoreland until he crashed into another vehicle.…MORE

Three Arrests; Capital Murder Charges for Double Shooting Deaths on Bruton Road.

Three Arrests; Capital Murder Charges for Double Shooting Deaths on Bruton Road.

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police announce the arrests of three people in connection with the shooting deaths of two men May 15th at 9199 Bruton Road. Two victims were found dead of their wounds in a parking lot; 17 year old Jason Baez, and 21 year old Cristian Marmolejo. Police say they’ve arrested 18…MORE