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Arlington Police Investigate Teen Shooting Death

Arlington Police Investigate Teen Shooting Death

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police say a teenager died over the weekend when a gun went off in the car he was in. The 17-year old, who has not been identified, was a passenger in the car with two other people in the 6300 block of Brownlee Drive, Saturday night around 7:00pm. Police say…MORE

Deadline Approaches for Sexual Abuse Claims Against Boy Scouts

Deadline Approaches for Sexual Abuse Claims Against Boy Scouts

Irving, TX (WBAP/KLIF)- Sexual abuse claims against Irving-based Boy Scouts of America have reached over 81,000, and more people could come forward before Monday’s filing deadline. To date, 81,500 people have filed as part of the BSA’s bankruptcy proceedings, which the organization is using to create a victim’s compensation fund. The Scouts, in a statement…MORE

“Big Good” Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event to Continue in Tarrant County Friday

“Big Good” Drive-Thru Food Distribution Event to Continue in Tarrant County Friday

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – After a successful holiday drive-thru food distribution event over the weekend, the “Big Good” event will continue in Tarrant County at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington Friday, November 20th. The Tarrant Area Food Bank has partnered with the New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Dallas to continue to help North Texas families…MORE

Cowboys Brass Still Believes in McCarthy Despite Disappointing Season

Cowboys Brass Still Believes in McCarthy Despite Disappointing Season

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The open week must be feeling a lot like the offseason for first-year Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy: virtual meetings, with the players instructed to stay away from the facility for COVID-19 reasons. The pandemic disrupted McCarthy’s plan for getting his program going, and injuries derailed the season once it started, most…MORE

2nd Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Early Success in U.S. Tests

2nd Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Early Success in U.S. Tests

(AP) –  There’s more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus. Monday’s announcement comes a week after a competitor, Pfizer, revealed its own vaccine to be similarly effective. The announcements come as the virus surges in the U.S. and around the world. Moderna said…MORE