AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott is promising to “lay out a vision to ensure that Texas remains the most exceptional state in America” on Friday in San Antonio, when he’s expected to formally announce his re-election campaign. Abbott said in a Facebook video late Thursday that he’ll unveil “the next step in our…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Arlington Mother Demands Officer’s Firing as Cell Phone Video Emerges
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Cell phone video taken by a mother who says her son was thrown to the ground by an Arlington Police Officer has been posted to social media. Latasha Nelson is demanding the Officer be fired. Attorney Kim T. Cole represents Nelson and says after confiscating her cell phone, Police told Nelson they…… MORE
AAA Texas Reports Dallas Has Highest Average Gas Price Per Gallon in Texas
DALLAS, (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas was in national news earlier this week,as the Dallas Cowboys were named the #1 most valuable sports franchise,well that’s not the only thing the city leads. According to AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch, Dallas has the highest average price per gallon in Texas. Dallas drivers are paying on average $2.11 per…… MORE
FBI Arrests Man in Mexico Wanted in Dallas Woman’s Murder
MEXICO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The FBI has arrested a man in Mexico who was wanted in connection with the murder of a Dallas mother of three. The Dallas Police Department issued a murder warrant for Faustino Valdez last year for the murder of his girlfriend Marisol Espinosa. She was last seen leaving for work at a hair…… MORE
Dallas Mural Honoring Fallen Officers Violates City Codes, City Officials Want It Removed or Changed
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas officials are asking that a mural honoring law enforcement officers who died in a sniper attack last year be taken down or altered because it violates city codes. A violation notice said the owners of Last Call Lounge did not have a permit to construct the 8-foot fence on which the mural…… MORE
Four North Texans Charged in Nationwide Healthcare Fraud Scheme
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Four North Texans have been charged in what is being called the largest ever health care fraud enforcement action nationwide by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force. The schemes involved 412 defendants across 41 federal districts, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals for their alleged participation in a scam involving almost…… MORE
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Details Key Issues for Special Legislative Session
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Legislature will meet in special session next week and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he supports all 20 bills that Governor Greg Abbott has put on call for the session. Patrick unveiled a plan that places places property taxes, higher pay for teachers and bolstering a school finance plan are…… MORE
Cruz pushes Consumer Freedom amendment
WASHINGTON DC (CNN) – Senate Republicans unveiled their newest health care bill today as they continue to search for the majority needed to repeal and replace Obamacare. The revision includes a version of Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s amendment, which would allow insurers offering Obamacare plans to also offer cheaper, bare-bones policies. Cruz’s so-called Consumer Freedom…… MORE
Frisco Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With Student
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Frisco Independent School District teacher has been arrested for allegedly having a relationship with one of his students. Frisco police said 35-year-old Travis Chupe has been charged with Improper Relationship between Teacher/Student and Indecency with a Child, both are second-degree felonies. Chupe is an 8th grade teacher at Stanley Middle School.…… MORE
Update: Suspect Arrested in South Dallas SWAT Standoff
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas police said the suspect who allegedly fired at officers and barricaded himself inside an Oak Cliff apartment was arrested. Police and SWAT surrounded the Rosemont Apartments near Overton and Illinois for more than five hours Thursday morning after officers attempted to serve a felony assault warrant and were shot at through the…… MORE
