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A Misunderstood Text Message Leads to Active Shooter Scare

Keller (WBAP/KLIF News) – A phone call from the spouse of a teacher in Keller led officers to believe there was an active shooter at Indian Springs Middle School Wednesday morning. The false alarm came one day after an active-shooter role playing scenario in a drama class made some parents concerned. Police said the caller misread the…MORE

Local Clown Says the “Creepy Clown” Trend has his Industry Concerned

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The recent reports of “creepy clown” sightings across North Texas and alleged threats of violence by them on social media have lead to several arrests, widespread fear and schools increasing security as a safety precaution. The threats have been deemed hoaxes by authorities who have investigated the cases. As the trend began…MORE

Study shows Metroplex has two of top 10 fastest growing American cities

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A new study conducted by WalletHub.com of the fastest growing cities in America shows five Texas cities in the top 10, with two of them in the Metroplex. Frisco is ranked at No. 1 as the fastest growing city since 2009, with job growth higher than the national average at more…MORE

Baylor University Title IX Coordinator Resigns Amid Sexual Assault Scandal

Waco (WBAP/KLIF News) – Baylor University announced late Monday night their Title IX coordinator, Patty Crawford, has resigned. Crawford held the position since November 2014. In a statement, the university said that Crawford was “disappointed in her role in implementing the recommendations that resulted from the Pepper Hamilton investigation.” They are referring to recommendations made by…MORE

Veteran Dallas Police Officer Arrested in Ellis County

Ellis County (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police said Senior Corporal Keith Huber turned himself in on Friday to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department for an offense that happened on September 26th. Huber was charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member. He is a 16-year veteran of the department and was assigned to the Central…MORE