DALLAS (AP) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is recommending dozens of strategies to make schools safer following the deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School. The Republican unveiled a 43-page report of recommendations on Wednesday that includes increasing the presence of law enforcement at schools. He also suggests more mental health screening for students. A handful…… MORE
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – During what was meant to be a goodwill gesture Tuesday turned into a heated exchange about race between McKinney’s mayor, a local activist and an attorney. In ongoing fallout over a 2015 violent pool party incident involving McKinney police, activist Dominique Alexander was planning to invite the Mayor George Fuller to…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Search crews were on the scene of a pond in Northwest Dallas this morning at California Crossing where a passerby reported seeing a car in the water. Our Scott Sidway says Dallas Police remain on the scene but DF-R says there is no evidence that somebody was in the car. It’s still…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s hotter than normal for May in North Texas. Forecasters are calling for the possibility of eight straight 100 degree days beginning later this week. On average, the first 100 degree day hits the DFW metroplex on July 1. “”We have to stay hydrated and drink a lot of water and gatorade,”…… MORE
Grand Prairie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of retired vets who spruce up historic military aircraft is looking for a new home to continue their work. WFAA-TV reports that over 50 members of the non-profit Vought Heritage Foundation has been has been restoring old aircraft for 22 years. Fruits of the foundations labor are many,…… MORE