Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas state senator has proposed a ‘hands-free’ cellphone law while driving; it would be in addition to the ban on texting while driving law which took effect on September 1, 2017. Sen. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo told the Fort Worth Star-telegram her proposal “will save lives.” She also believes that it’s…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Details are emerging about a dallas police call Saturday evening of a 3-year old running around a South Dallas apartment complex, wearing a T-shirt and one shoe in the cold weather. The boy’s father, 31-year old Robert Preston showed up, telling police that he had just made a quick run to the…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth – (WBAP/KLIF) – A while back, the State Fair of Texas called upon people from around the country to submit designs for Big Tex’s boots for the 2019 State Fair of Texas. After over 250 submission from all around the country, the judges have narrowed it down to 10 finalists. Now it’s up…… MORE
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has set a $100,000 bond for “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging an attack against himself in downtown Chicago last month. The 36-year-old actor said little other than giving his name at the beginning of Thursday’s hearing. Smollett’s attorney asked Cook County Judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr.…… MORE
Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police have arrested a woman suspected of robbing three North Texas banks. The woman, identified as Alexis Young is charged with robbing the Compass Bank in Arlington early this month. She’s suspected of two other bank robberies in Fort Worth on February 11. In each case, police say Young handed the…… MORE