Texas District Judge Ralph Strother was recused Monday, marking the fourth case he’s been removed from related to the 2015 shootings that killed nine people and wounded 20 others outside a Twin Peaks restaurant. Investigators said motorcycle clubs were meeting at the restaurant when a fight broke out between the Cossacks and the Bandidos, which…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Thousands of Hurricane Evacuees Leave Dallas Mega-Shelter
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The number of Hurricane Harvey evacuees at the Dallas mega-shelter has dropped from nearly 4,000 to triple digits in just a matter of days. On Saturday, the city said there were 3,821 evacuees at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. But as of Wednesday morning, that number was down to more…… MORE
American Airlines Expands ‘Basic Economy’ Fares
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines is expanding so-called “basic economy” fares to more flights as it fights budget carriers like Spirit for travelers who just want a cheap seat. The no-frills tickets often cost about $40 less per round trip than a regular economy seat, but sometimes the difference is under $10. Passengers who…… MORE
Dallas PD Hosting Workshop on How to Deal With Hate Crimes, Active Shooters
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Dallas Police Department is hosting a faith-based training session Thursday on how to respond to a variety of crimes. The goal, according to DPD, is to inform people how to respond to hate crimes and how to react in an active shooter situation. There will also be CPR training courtesy…… MORE
Cruz Says Aide Inadvertently Caused his Porn Twitter Post
WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Ted Cruz says an aide was responsible for the “like” that caused a pornographic post to briefly appear on Cruz’s Twitter feed overnight. The Texas Republican and 2016 presidential candidate said Tuesday that several aides have access to the account and that one inadvertently posted the pornography. Cruz told reporters that…… MORE
Victims of Plano Mass Shooting Identified
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The victims of what the Plano Police called the worst mass shooting in the city’s history have been identified. Nine people, including the suspect, were shot and killed while at a Dallas Cowboys watch party Sunday night. The Plano Police Department’s David Tilley said the shooter has been identified as 32-year-old Spencer James Hight.…… MORE
Dallas Police Chief Adjusting to New Role
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall is a week into her new job and is already seeing a boost in morale. Before Hall was hired, the department was criticized for a lack of Officers. More than 400 Officers have left the department in less than a year. The department currently has the…… MORE
City of Dallas Looking For New Options to Remove Robert E. Lee Statue
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – City of Dallas officials said they’re searching for alternative plans to remove the Robert E. Lee statue in Lee Park after several recent setbacks, including a tragic accident. The crane that was set to remove the statue was involved in a fatal wreck in the 7700 block of SM Wright Freeway Sunday…… MORE
FEMA in Dallas to Help Harvey Evacuees
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is open in Dallas for people who evacuated from Hurricane Harvey. Anyone who was effected by Hurricane Harvey should go online and register for assistance,” said FEMA Spokesperson Rita Egan. “We always say, give FEMA the opportunity to say yes.” FEMA, along with the U.S. Small Business Administration,…… MORE
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuits Over Price Gouging
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed lawsuits against three businesses for what he calls unlawful price gouging during Hurricane Harvey. Paxton says his office has received more than a thousand complaints since the storm hit. “The Legislature put in my hands the responsibility dealing with price gouging,” said Paxton. “It’s usually fairly…… MORE
