DALLAS (AP) – Chipotle has temporarily closed a Dallas location where a diner posted video of rodents inside the restaurant. A spokeswoman for Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. said Wednesday that the restaurant will remain closed while the company thoroughly checks out the 100-year-old building in Dallas’ West End neighborhood. Last month, a diner posted…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Dallas area doctor gets 35 years in prison for $375M medical fraud
DALLAS (AP) – A 60-year-old Dallas-area doctor has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for helping defraud Medicare and Medicaid out of almost $375 million. A federal judge also ordered Dr. Jacques Roy on Wednesday to pay more than $268 million in restitution. A jury in April 2016 convicted the Rockwall physician of nine…… MORE
Man shot in Stonebriar Mall parking lot in Frisco
FRISCO (WBAP /KLIF News) – Police in Frisco are investigating a shooting that happened outside the Stonebriar Mall last night around 6:30. Authorities say a man was taken to the hospital, and is expected to survive. According to a news release from the Frisco Police Department, the involved suspects fled the scene in a vehicle…… MORE
North Korea “Seriously Examining” A Strike Near Guam
(CNN) — North Korea is “seriously examining a plan” to launch a missile strike near the United States territory of Guam in response to President Donald Trump’s warning to Pyongyang that any additional threats will be met with “fire and fury,” according to a new statement from General Kim Rak Gyom published by state run media…… MORE
Texas death row inmate found dead in prison cell
LIVINGSTON, Texas (AP) – A convicted killer sentenced to death three times for the 1983 botched robbery and fatal shooting of a Houston bar owner has died on Texas death row of apparent natural causes. Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesman Robert Hurst says 71-year-old Raymond Deleon Martinez was found unresponsive Wednesday in his cell…… MORE
Federal Judge Dismissed Attorney General Ken Paxton’s “Sanctuary Cities” Lawsuit
TRAVIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The battle over “sanctuary cities” continues in Texas. According to the Austin American Statesman, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the City of Austin and Travis County. BREAKING: Federal Judge Sam Sparks has dismissed AG @KenPaxtonTX suit against Austin, Travis County over #SB4…… MORE
Dallas City Council Kills Trinity River Toll Road Project
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A project that has caused debate in the City of Dallas for years has been rejected by vote of the Dallas City Council. The Trinity River Toll Road project, known as Trinity Parkway, was killed by a 13-2 vote. “We’ve seen lots and lots of business leaders in this community and community…… MORE
Mayor Declares ‘Pudge Week’ in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has declared this week ‘Pudge Week’ in honor of former Texas Rangers’ catcher and Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Pudge Rodriguez. Mayor Mike Rawlings read a proclamation at Wednesday’s City Council meeting acknowledging Rodriguez’ accomplishments. “Mr. Rodriguez was named Major League Baseball MVP in 1999 as a member…… MORE
Dallas Stars Publicly Oppose “Bathroom Bill”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars have officially become the first Texas professional sports team to speak out against the so-called bathroom bill. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Stars’ Team President James Lites said they are “strongly opposed to any legislation perceived as discriminatory.” Lites also said the team decided to move…… MORE
Mother of Baby Who Suffocated to Death in Fort Worth Caretaker’s Home Speaks Out
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mother of a baby who was found dead in a Fort Worth home Monday night is speaking out about her tragic loss. Megan Norris choked back tears and said “Baby John” was a wonderful child. “He was the sweetest baby. He rarely cried. He was laughing a lot. Always smiling.…… MORE
