ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) — The son of the 45th President is in North Texas. Donald Trump Jr. was invited to speak at AT&T Stadium by the University of North Texas. He’s taking part in a lecture series by the school. But the event isn’t without controversy. Dave got the chance to catch up with Reece Waddell,…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
Garland ISD Employee Sentenced for Recruiting Foreign Teachers For Personal Gain
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) — A former Garland ISD human resources employee will go to federal prison for two years for recruiting foreign teachers, hiring them instead of American applicants, then taking money to teach their orientation classes. According to the U.S District Attorney’s office, 63-year-old Victor Leos then falsified documents to the Department of Labor…… MORE
A sharp decline in Texas payouts to people wrongly convicted of crimes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is seeing a decrease in the number of wrongfully convicted people receiving compensation. Mike Ware, the executive director of the Innocence Project of Texas, told The Dallas Morning News that it’s becoming more difficult and time-consuming to identify, investigate and successfully litigate cases involving a wrongful conviction. Only one person…… MORE
Study Says Austin Would Be Best Location for Amazon’s HQ2; DFW Not in Top Ten
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — According to a national analysis, one Texas city would be Amazon’s best choice for its next headquarters. Moody’s Analytics says the Austin-Round Rock metro should be the top of Amazon’s list because it ranks favorably with many of the qualities they prefer for their new home. Some of those qualities include…… MORE
Prosecutors Drop Corruption Case Against Austin Lawmaker
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Prosecutors are dropping their case against Democratic state Rep. Dawnna Dukes months after the longtime Austin lawmaker was indicted on corruption charges. Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore said Monday the case unraveled over conflicting witness statements about whether Dukes improperly sought travel reimbursements. Moore now says felony charges “should not…… MORE
Dallas Residents Have Another Chance to Discuss Confederate Monuments at Public Hearing
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Citizens of Dallas another chance to voice their opinions on the future of confederate monuments this week. A city committee voted to hear from the public again before the city council considers the recommendations of a task force appointed by the mayor. Council member Ricky Callahan said he thinks its important to…… MORE
Trump Disputes Military Widow’s Account of Condolence Call
(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday disputed a widow’s account of a condolence call he made to her following the death of her husband in Niger earlier this month. Trump tweeted shortly after Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson, discussed her disappointment with the call on “Good Morning America” Monday morning,…… MORE
WATCH: Police Searching for Suspect in Deep Ellum Attacks
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the man believed to have sexually assaulted two women near Deep Ellum within an hour of one another. Police say the first offense occurred around 2:00 a.m. Saturday. The victim and suspect met in Deep Ellum. While driving the victim home, the…… MORE
Teen Arrested in Garland 15-Year-Old’s Murder
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – Garland Police arrested the person believed to have shot and killed a teenager at a Garland Park. Garland Police Lieutenant Pedro Barineau said 17 year-old Scott Litton is charged with murder in the death of 15-year-old Miguel Esquivel. Investigators said on Friday, October 20, an altercation spiraled out of control at Embree Park…… MORE
State Senator Encourages Vote to Abolish Dallas County Schools
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The future of a Dallas County transportation service is in the hands of the voters with the start of early voting in the November elections. Dallas County schools provides bus service to school districts in Dallas County. State Senator Don Huffines passed legislation to allow for a vote to abolish the organization.…… MORE
