DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are looking for a man wanted for murder after he allegedly dragged another man for more than a mile after stealing his car. The department’s Officer DeMarquis Black said the victim tried to stop the thief from taking his red 1992 Pontiac on Wildwood Drive near Irving Monday night.…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Attorneys Say Lawsuit Possible for Former Cowboys Wide Receiver Lucky Whitehead
DALLAS, (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead could possibly sue the team on a breach of contract claim according to attorney Rogge Dunn, of Clouse Dunn Law Firm. “Depending on what his contract says with the cowboys he might have a breach of contract claim,” Dunn said. Whitehead was released on Monday after…… MORE
City of Frisco Issues Statement After Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Nelson’s DWI Arrest
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Officials with the City of Frisco have released a statement addressing the DWI arrest of Mayor Pro Tem Tim Nelson last week. According to the police report, on Tuesday July 18th, Nelson was allegedly swerving across lanes near HWY 121 and Preston Road before he was pulled over and charged with driving…… MORE
Texas Senate Takes up “Bathroom Bill”
Austin (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Senate started debate on a measure that would restrict transgender bathroom use Tuesday morning. The measure, introduced by Republican Lois Kolkhorst, would require people to use the bathroom of the gender listed on their birth certificate in schools and government buildings. Kolkhorst said she had received a letter from…… MORE
Senate Takes Up Debate on Healthcare Bill After Pence Breaks Tie
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News/CNN) – The Senate will begin to debate the GOP healthcare bill that seeks to overhaul Obamacare after Republicans received the necessary votes to move forward. Vice President Mike Pence cast the deciding vote, making the count 51-50. Proud to break Senate tie to open debate to rescue Americans from failed Obamacare. Thanks to @POTUS, this…… MORE
Lucky Whitehead Cleared of Charges in Virginia
(WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead has been cleared of charges in Virginia after Police admit to being given wrong information. Whitehead was released from the Cowboys the day news broke about his alleged warrant out of Prince William County, Virginia for failure to appear on a larceny charge. Police say a…… MORE
Homeless Tent City Closed in Downtown Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 70 homeless people in Dallas are being forced to relocate from an encampment under Interstate 30 near Fair Park. The area is being fenced off Tuesday and Wednesday. Dave Hogan, Manager of The Dallas Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Unit, says the idea is to encourage homeless to move off of…… MORE
Texas Senate OKs School Vouchers Amid House Opposition
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has preliminarily approved a bill offering taxpayer-funded vouchers that allow some special education students to leave public schools for private alternatives. Supporters say only about 30,000 students would qualify. Those opposed worry that it will open the door to broader voucher plans. The Senate has for years backed…… MORE
Former Cowboys star says false allegation cost him millions
Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin says he lost “millions” of dollars in endorsements and business deals because of a sexual assault investigation that resulted in no charges. Irvin said during a news conference Monday that was “devastated” by the allegation made by a 27-year-old woman he said he considered a friend. Irvin says committing…… MORE
NTTA Holding Public Hearing on Sam Rayburn Tollway Expansion
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) — The North Texas Tollway Authority will be holding a public hearing in Plano Tuesday night to receive input on a major construction project that would add a lane to the Sam Rayburn Tollway going both directions. Michael Rey is with the NTTA — he says he doesn’t expect a lot of…… MORE
