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There’s Still Flood Damage

There’s Still Flood Damage

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Grapevine is still recovering from last May’s heavy rains and flooding. Mayor William D. Tate says while some streets and walking paths that were under water have been fixed, there’s still work to do. “The soccer fields, the play apparatus on the soccer fields and the vineyard have…MORE

Man in Wheelchair Hit by Car

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man is hospitalized after being run over in north Dallas by a suspected drunk driver. It happened around 3:00 a.m. Thursday near Preston and Beltline. The victim, who is confined to a wheelchair, was waiting to cross at the intersection when he was struck. He was rushed to the hospital with…MORE

Employees Told to Get Tested

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The union representing school maintenance and custodial workers in Dallas is urging hundreds of their members to get their blood tested. The move comes after school officials revealed earlier this week that lead was discovered in the water at the building where they headquarter. The WH Cotton building in downtown Dallas…MORE

Ex School Resource Officer Arrested

Ex School Resource Officer Arrested

KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A one-time policeman and school resource officer in Kaufman is charged with indecency and sexual assault of a child. Daniel Carrier, 43, was indicted by a grand jury in Kaufman County. Prosecutors have not released many details about the charges.  Court papers said the incident occurred about seven years ago and…MORE

A Fourth Tornado Caused Damage in DFW

A Fourth Tornado Caused Damage in DFW

THE COLONY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The National Weather Service says a fourth tornado touched down in North Texas yesterday. The tornado is categorized as an E-F 0. Matt Stalley is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. “Winds were estimated to be around 90 miles per hour with that brief touchdown.” He adds there was…MORE