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Frisco Police Warning Residents Amid Investigations Into Robberies Near Regents Park

Frisco Police Warning Residents Amid Investigations Into Robberies Near Regents Park

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Frisco Police Department is urging residents to be on alert after two robberies that occurred near Regents Park earlier this month. The crimes are believed to have been committed by the same people. The incidents happened on Tuesday, September 13 around 7:40 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 27 around…MORE

Ian Forces Texas Beach Closures

Ian Forces Texas Beach Closures

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Some Texas beaches closed as a precaution ahead of Hurricane Ian. Padre Island National Seashore closed its driving beaches Monday. An Instagram post warned of wave heights increasing from six to to 12 feet before subsiding this evening. Coastal flooding is expected, as well as dangerous rip currents. Beach traffic will remain…MORE

Quinnipiac Releases Polling in Texas Governor’s Race

Quinnipiac Releases Polling in Texas Governor’s Race

(WBAP/KLIF) – Six weeks before Election Day, Republican incumbent Greg Abbott has a 7-point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke 53% to 46% in the Texas governor’s race, according to a Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters in Texas released on Wednesday. This is Quinnipiac’s first poll of likely voters in Texas’ 2022 election and…MORE

Spieth Family Foundation makes Large Donation for Children’s Plano Expansion

Spieth Family Foundation makes Large Donation for Children’s Plano Expansion

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Children’s Medical Center Foundation, the fundraising arm of Children’s Health, announced a $500,000 donation from the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation on Wednesday to support the expansion at Children’s Medical Center Plano, with a focus on pediatric oncology. “Annie and I are very grateful to the incredible oncology staff at Children’s Health for…MORE

Man Killed in Shootout with Police in Far East Dallas

Man Killed in Shootout with Police in Far East Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead and a neighborhood in shock. Chief Eddie Garcia said the shooting happened early Wednesday in a residential neighborhood off Shiloh Road near Gus Thomasson in East Dallas shortly after police arrived on scene. “At about 5:35 in the…MORE