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Spike Strips End High-Speed Chase

BALCH SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police were led on a chase early Sunday morning after getting a call about stolen yard equipment. The caller told them the alleged thieves were driving a white truck. Police spotted the vehicle a short time later, and a chase ensued. It wound through several towns before police successfully set…MORE

UNT Announces Campus Carry Law

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The University of North Texas is the latest state college to release its policy for guns on campus. The UNT Board of Regents’ decision prohibits open carry on the Denton campus.  However, those with a concealed permit will be allowed to carry their gun. Guns will not be allowed at athletic events,…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Overnight Shooting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting at a popular night club in south Dallas. The victim was hit once in the leg after a fight broke out in the parking lot of the Lanardis Club near Fair Park. A security guard tried to keep the suspects from leaving,…MORE

Cruz, Bill Clinton to Campaign in DFW

DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz and former president Bill Clinton have rallies planned for Monday morning in North Texas. He’s scheduled to appear at Gilley’s on Lamar Street, south of downtown Dallas, at 10:00 a.m. Cruz will be joined by Governor Greg Abbott and former governor Rick Perry. Meanwhile, Clinton will…MORE

Bingo Becomes Increasingly Tough Gamble for Texas Charities

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Lottery Commission is stepping up its efforts to yank the licenses of bingo operators that don’t make money for their charities. So far, fewer than a dozen operators have lost their licenses, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The state can revoke a bingo license if the operator doesn’t demonstrate…MORE