DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Robert Edward Lee Oswald Jr., the older brother of presidential assassin Lee Harvey Oswald, has died in Wichita Falls. An obituary in the Wichita Falls Times Record News reported the elder Oswald was 83 at the time of his death. It made no mention of his brother’s infamous place in history.…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Cost Estimate Lowered for Removal of Robert E. Lee Monument
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A bit of a break for Dallas taxpayers who were initially on the hook for some $500,000 for the removal of the Robert E. Lee monument in Oak Lawn Park back in September. As it turns out, the cost of removing the statue is lower than expected — now at about $375,000.…… MORE
Studies Find Dangerous Bacteria Near Texas Fracking Sites
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Two new studies from University of Texas at Arlington researchers show harmful bacteria levels in groundwater near hydraulically fractured gas drilling sites. The studies published in the peer-reviewed journal Science of the Total Environment show antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in private water wells in the Barnett Shale and Eagle Ford Shale regions…… MORE
Surveillance Photos Released of White Supremacists Hanging Banners at SMU
UPDATE – (WBAP/KLIF) – The SMU Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying five persons of interest who may have information regarding fliers that were posted outside campus buildings, as well as a banner and flier that were hung near the lacrosse field. An outside group identifying itself as “Texas Vanguard” has claimed responsibility for posting…… MORE
One Guy’s Opinion: Dec. 1
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — It’s the weekend in DFW, so why not go see a movie? Dr. Frank Swietek gave us his hits and misses this week… in One Guy’s Opinion. Each week, Frank gives us the best of times, and sometimes worst of times, in film. Catch him Friday mornings on The Morning Drive with Dave…… MORE
Texas Tech student that shot officer could get death penalty
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – An attorney for a 19-year-old college student charged in the fatal shooting of a Texas Tech University police officer says prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against his client if he’s convicted of capital murder. KLBK-TV in Lubbock says defense attorney Dennis Reeves indicated in a court filing Tuesday that…… MORE
Cold case arrest made in 2008 Mansfield murder case
MANSFIELD, Texas (AP) – Authorities in North Texas say a 24-year-old man has been arrested in Houston for a slaying near Fort Worth nearly a decade ago. Police in Mansfield, about 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) southeast of Fort Worth, say the man in custody was 15 when Danny Lee Ramsey III was found unresponsive in…… MORE
Dallas Police Identify Murder Suspect
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police have identified a suspect they believe is responsible for a murder committed on November 18th. 32-year-old Jose Diaz-Torres (pictured) was seen by witnesses and surveillance video shooting the unidentified 38-year-old victim in a crowded strip mall at 9625 Webb Chapel Rd. He is believed to be driving a 2007 Maroon Ford…… MORE
CNN: Kushner is the “Very Senior Member” of Trump’s Transition Team in Flynn Case
(CNN) – Jared Kushner is the “very senior member” of President Donald Trump’s transition team who directed incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn to contact the Russian ambassador to the United States and other countries about a UN Security Council vote on Israeli settlements, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The court filings from…… MORE
#Fun Places and Events, Nov. 30th
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — The Holiday Season is finally upon us. So, where can you put on your best Ugly Christmas Sweater and find some Christmas Cheer? Tiney Ricciardi with Guidelive.com stopped by The Morning Drive with her list of #Fun Places and Events on Thursday. For a complete look at what’s happening in North Texas,…… MORE
