Yearly Archives: 2017

Texas Law Enforcement Paying Tribute to Fallen Trooper

Texas Law Enforcement Paying Tribute to Fallen Trooper

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of Public Safety and law enforcement agencies across the state are mourning the loss of one of their own following a Thanksgiving Day shooting on I-45 in Freestone County. According to DPS, 41-year-old Damon Allen was a 16-year veteran of the force, and leaves behind a wife and three children. The…MORE

Fort Worth: Man Injured After Crashing Stolen Fire Truck Into Gas Pump

Fort Worth: Man Injured After Crashing Stolen Fire Truck Into Gas Pump

Forth Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police have released the bloodied-face mug shot of a man who they say stole a marked fire department SUV on Thanksgiving Day. 47-year old Robert Kelsall was injured after stealing the truck from an active fire scene and later crashing it into a gas pump. Kelsall is behind bars…MORE

‘Scores Killed’ in Egypt Mosque Attack

‘Scores Killed’ in Egypt Mosque Attack

Update at 2:30pm: (CNN) – The Egyptian military kicked off a hunt for the attackers of a Sufi mosque in the northern Sinai, a military source said, combing the area of Friday’s assault that killed at least 235 people — thought to be the deadliest terror attack on the country’s soil. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi vowed…MORE

A Happy Ending for the Victim of an Online Dating Scam in Denton County

A Happy Ending for the Victim of an Online Dating Scam in Denton County

DENTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A woman, who declined to be identified, has been reunited with thousands of dollars that she deposited into her online suitor’s bank account. The Denton County Sheriff’s Department said the scammer charmed the money from the woman but but a quick acting Denton County deputy was able to track down the would…MORE

Texas fires special education director over past allegations

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas has fired its special education director after learning that she had been accused in a lawsuit of trying to keep others from talking about the alleged sexual abuse of a student at an Oregon school district where she previously worked. Laurie Kash started with the Texas Education Agency on Aug.…MORE

Michael Flynn’s Lawyers No Longer Sharing Information with President Trump’s Legal Team

Michael Flynn’s Lawyers No Longer Sharing Information with President Trump’s Legal Team

(CNN) — Michael Flynn’s lawyers have told other defense lawyers in the ongoing Russia probe, including President Donald Trump’s legal team, that they’re no longer able to share information, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. The source added that the decision to cease informal information-sharing could be an indication Flynn is preparing to…MORE

Barton to go mum over disclosed photo, citing probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Suggesting he’s a victim of revenge porn from a jilted lover, Republican Rep. Joe Barton of Texas says he plans to go silent about the release of a nude photo of him online because police are investigating the disclosure as a possible crime against him. Authorities have not confirmed an investigation. The…MORE

Iranian Refugee in Dallas Plays it Forward for Other Refugees on Thanksgiving Day

Iranian Refugee in Dallas Plays it Forward for Other Refugees on Thanksgiving Day

Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – An Iranian refugee is playing it forward after coming to the U.S. 19 years ago with her family. Dr. Samira Page, founder of Gateway of Grace Ministries says early holidays were extremely difficult for her family. Seven years ago, she decided to host a small handful of refugees for Thanksgiving dinner;…MORE

CRITICAL MISSING: 31-year-old Ryan Thomas

CRITICAL MISSING: 31-year-old Ryan Thomas

The Dallas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating critical missing person, Ryan Thomas. Mr. Thomas was last seen on November 22, 2017 at about 1:00 p.m. in the 6800 block of Shadybrook Lane. He is described as a 31-year-old Black male with black hair and brown eyes. He is 6’02” tall and…MORE

Texas Woman Accused of Mailing Explosives to Pres. Obama, Gov. Abbott

Texas Woman Accused of Mailing Explosives to Pres. Obama, Gov. Abbott

WALLER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – A Houston-area woman is accused of mailing explosive packages to high ranking government officials. Authorities say 46-year-old Julia Poff sent packages containing explosives to President Barack Obama, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, and Social Security Commissioner Carolyn Colvin in October of 2016. None of the packages ever exploded, but officials say the…MORE