(WBAP/KLIF) — One major DFW grocer has made a sizeable donation to help prevent food-insecurity among children. Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) CEO Julie Butner says the Albertsons-Tom Thumb Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors initiative has donated $100,000 to two Food Bank programs, the summer Breakfast for Kids program and the Ready to Learn in-school pantries. Butner…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A beloved police chief from North Texas loses his battle with with dementia. David Kunkle was the type of police chief every rookie dreams of being respected, effective, and emulated. The 72-year-old died Friday morning after a lengthy battle with lewy body dementia. Former Arlington jailer Laszlo Laky worked with Kunkle when he…… MORE
(Austin, TX/July 14) ERCOT has issued a Weather Watch for July 16 – 18 due to forecasted higher temperatures, higher electrical demand and the potential for lower reserves. Grid conditions are expected to be normal during a Weather Watch. ERCOT continues to monitor conditions closely and will deploy all available tools to manage the grid…… MORE
BURLESON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Burleson man who law enforcement said was obsessed with high-profile mass shootings, and idolized the 1999 Columbine high school shooters, has pleaded guilty in federal court to weapon and child porn charges. 22-year-old Noah Calderon admitted possessing a homemade bomb, and having pornographic pictures of children on his cellphone.…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Fort Worth says a Heat Advisory iwill remain in effect for all North and Central Texas counties until 9:00 PM, then for areas along and south of Highway 380 through 9:00 PM Saturday. Highway 380 runs east and west across the state north of the Metroplex.…… MORE