Embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution

AUSTIN (AP) – A district attorney said embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal charges for offering House media credentials in exchange for campaign help. Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne released a statement Thursday calling Bonnen’s actions and statements “repugnant” but said there isn’t enough evidence to warrant criminal prosecution. Bonnen was…MORE

KLIF Morning News: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Talks Tornadoes, Police Chief, Being a Father

0:25 — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joined Dave & Scott to talk about the state of the city following last weekend’s devastating tornadoes. They also had a little bit of fun learning what it’s like being a father as mayor. 7:30 — Is math racist? According to this headline, apparently so. Dave & Scott tell…MORE

Activists File Complaint Against DPD Chief Rene Hall After Police Oversight Meeting

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Activists are calling for Dallas Police Chief Rene Hall to resign in a complaint filed over her actions at the inaugural meeting of the Community Police Oversight Board earlier this month. During the meeting things got loud and heated between attendees and police officers because there was no agenda item for public…MORE

Alleged Armed Robbery Suspect Who Left Elderly Victim in Burning Home Still At-Large

Kaufman County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities in Kaufman County are looking for a woman who left a victim in a burning house during an alleged armed robbery The sheriff’s department says the incident left the 78-year old victim with serious injuries, according to Inforney.com. After being stabilized at Parkland Hospital, she reportedly told deputies that…MORE

Record Breaking Tornado Hits DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to The Insurance Council of Texas tornadoes that ripped through north Texas Sunday night caused over 2 billion dollars in damage, making this the costliest tornado event in state history. The council’s Mark Hanna says “one of the many reasons is because of the number of high-end homes destroyed.” The only…MORE

Dallas ISD Update on Relocating Schools After Tornadoes Hit North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa thanks the community for their support, teachers for their dedication and students for their patience following Sunday night’s tornadoes that destroyed three schools and left many without power. Students at Thomas Jefferson High School has been relocated to Thomas Edison High School for the remainder of the school…MORE

Central Market/H-E-B’s Mobile Kitchen in North Dallas to Feed Tornado Victims, First Responders

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – As clean up and repair efforts continue in North Texas days after an EF-3 tornado ripped through parts of Dallas, a Texas-based grocery chain is doing its part to help those in need. Central Market/H-E-B’s Mobile Kitchen arrived in Dallas Wednesday and will be ready to feed residents, first responders and…MORE

North Texas Businesses, Residents Helping One Another in Tornado Aftermath

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Cleanup efforts continue across the Dallas area following Sunday’s string of tornadoes that ravaged local homes and businesses. 9 tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down Sunday, including an EF-3 storm in Dallas and Richardson. About 15 employees from Lowes made their way around the devastated Richland Meadows nerighborhood in Richardson Wednesday…MORE

KLIF Morning News: A McKinney Showdown (Mayor Fuller vs. Councilman Shemwell), plus a visit with Mark Cuban

0:25 — Dave and Amy visit with McKinney Mayor George Fuller to discuss the controversial “Black State of Emergency” issued by one of its city councilmen. The Mayor had some harsh criticism for La’Shadion Shemwell. 8:32 — La’Shadion Shemwell joins the show to give his perspective on his proclamation and respond to some of the…MORE

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