A former Texas nurse suspected in the killing of dozens of children pleaded guilty Thursday in the 1981 death of an 11-month-old boy, receiving a life sentence that a prosecutor said should ensure she dies in prison. Genene Jones, 69, was imprisoned in 1984 for killing one child and giving an overdose to another. She…… MORE
Dallas Mayor creates International Advisory Council, Improving City’s Role in the International Scene
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Dallas is implementing Mayor Eric Johnson’s International Advisory Council (MIAC) to improve the city’s international relations. The council consists of a group of five Dallas residents who formerly held the rank of United States Ambassador. Mayor Johnson appointed former U.S. Ambassadors Richard Fisher, Kathryn Hall, Robert Jordan, James C. Oberwetter, and Jeanne L. Phillips to the MIAC.…… MORE
Forest Hill Police Officer Released from Hospital, Suspect Identified
UPDATE 1/16: Officer Naquirra Williams has been released from the hospital and recovering from surgery. According to the Tarrant County Medical Examiners office, the suspect was identified as 32 year old Jose Chapa of San Anotnio. Police say Chapa stole a patrol car shortly after the shooting, led police on a chase and crashed on…… MORE
Big Business Prompts Widespread Growth in Irving
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – City leaders in Irving say big business is expected to fuel more growth in 2020. According to Mayor Rick Stopfer, Irving has more Fortune 1000 headquarters per-capita than any other city in Texas. It’s ranked eighth in the country for the number of headquarters. During his annual State of the City Address,…… MORE
Southwest Airlines Extends Cancellations While MAX planes Remain Grounded
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Southwest Airlines is the latest airline to push back the return of its Boeing 737 MAX planes. The planes were grounded last year after two deadly crashes overseas. Southwest has more of the Max aircraft than any other US airlines and said Thursday it is extending the removal of MAX flights from its daily schedules…… MORE
McKinney Increasingly A Tourist Destination.
MCKINNEY – WBAP/KLIF – Visit McKinney, the tourism arm of the city, says 2019 brought increasing numbers of American and international travelers to that city as tourists. Final numbers are still being tallied, but in 2018, Visit McKinney says they generated $9.7 million in local taxes from the nearly $230 million dollars spent for all…… MORE
Chief Justice Swears in Senate for Trump Impeachment Trial
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Chief justice of the United States has been sworn in to preside over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. He then swore in the entire Senate body with an oath to ensure “impartial justice” as jurors for only the third such proceeding in U.S. history. Earlier, Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the…… MORE
Top Three Beverage Companies Launch Multi-Million Dollar Recycling Initiative in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The top three beverage companies in the United States are launching a recycling initiative in North Texas. Backed with an investment of more than $3 million from Plano-based Keurig Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo., the program’s goal is to improve the recycling and processing bottles. Recycling facilities will be upgraded…… MORE
House Leaders March Trump Impeachment Articles to the Senate
Updated: WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democratic leaders have carried the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump across the U.S. Capitol in a formal procession to the Senate. Trump will now face trial in the Republican-controlled Senate, with arguments expected to start next Tuesday and all 100 senators as the jurors. Chief Justice John Roberts…… MORE
Elizabeth Warren vs. Bernie Sanders “You called me a liar”, Linda Kenyon Discusses Impeachment Updates with Dave & Amy
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