MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Mansfield Police arrested a man accused of shooting his son and stepdaughter after an argument with his wife Tuesday night. Officers responded to a home on Arabian Court just northeast of Elmer W Oliver Nature Park at 10:40 p.m. Investigators said 52-year-old Thomas Boykin had an argument with his wife…… MORE
FORNEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Forney police are asking the public to help catch suspects who installed two pin pad skimmers at two 7-11 convenience stores in the area. Surveillance photos show the men inside locations at 100 E US Highway 80 near Pinson Road and 1340 North FM 548 just south of Broad Street.…… MORE
WYLIE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Collin County community came together at the Cross Church in Wylie last night to honor the lives of two young victims of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall on May 6th. 11-year-old Daniela Mendoza and 8-year-old Sofia Mendoza were among the eight victims killed. Their mother…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A nationwide shortage of police officers is affecting North Texas. With fewer recruits and a large number of police officers changing professions or retiring, police departments are finding it difficult to fill their patrol cars. Police departments across the country are dealing with a shortage of officers to maintain an adequate workforce. Texas…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The city of Dallas is implementing a successful crime deterrent this summer. The city began the Summer of Safety campaign, last year, aiming to reduce crime by providing programs for area youth to keep them engaged in wholesome activities. According to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, the plan worked, by noticeably reducing crime during…… MORE