HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas is set to execute it’s eight inmate this year. Justen Hall, a 38-year-old white supremacist gang member, is set to die by lethal injection Wednesday night. He was condemned in 2005 for the October 2002 murder of 29-year-old Melanie Billhartz. Prosecutors said Hall strangled her with an extension cord from…… MORE
Mother of 7-Year-Old Transgendered Child Want Judge Recused
AUSTIN, TX (WBAP/KLIF News) — Legal wrangling continues in the case of a Dallas 7-year-old born with male genitalia who says he feels like a girl. The child’s mother, Anne Georgulas, filed a motion Tuesday asking that Dallas Judge Kim Cooks recuse herself from the custody battle being waged by the boy’s father, James Younger.…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Congressman Michael Burgess on Impeachment, and a Popeye’s/Netflix Discussion
0:24 — U.S Congressman Michael Burgess visited Dave and Amy in studio to give his thoughts on the impeachment inquiry and yesterday’s election results. Were the Democrat victories nationwide a cause for concern for the White House? 8:55 — It’s happened again….Popeye’s restaurants across town are running out of chicken sandwiches. And a conversation about…… MORE
Texas Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Ban on State Income Tax; Gov Abbott is Thrilled
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – On Election Day Tuesday, Texas voters had many constitutional amendment propositions on the ballot. Proposition 4 was top of mind for many; the issue amending the constitution to making it harder for lawmakers to levy an income tax passed overwhelmingly. Governor Abbott issued a statement after passage praising the vote: “Today’s…… MORE
Dallas Based AT&T Fined $60M For Misleading Customers
Washington (AP) – Dallas based AT&T will pay $60 million to settle the government’s allegation that it misled customers of unlimited-data plans by slowing down service for heavy users. The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that AT&T will automatically provide partial refunds to customers who signed up for unlimited wireless plans before 2011. The FTC…… MORE
East Texas Murder Suspect Released
GREENVILLE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Hunt County Sheriff’s Department is releasing from custody the suspect arrested in connection with the October 27th deadly shooting at a homecoming party for Texas A&M University. In a written statement Sheriff Randy Meeks says due to the lack of cooperation from witnesses and evidence discovered during their investigation he is requesting…… MORE
Free Storm Recovery Classes to Be Offered at a Dallas College for Tornado Victims
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Richland College is offering free storm recovery classes in response to the October 20th tornadoes that ripped through the Metroplex. Sessions will be offered at 8 am to 5 pm Saturday, November 9th and Saturday November 16th. All classes will be located at Richland College on 12800 Abrams Rd. in Dallas. Classes will…… MORE
Additional Charge Filed Against Man Accused of Shooting Denton Officer
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Rangers filed an additional charge of aggravated assault of a public servant against the man accused in the shooting of a Denton police officer during a traffic stop last week. That charge has been added to the existing charge of attempted capital murder of a police officer. Jamie Beck 1st Assistant…… MORE
Fort Hood Shooting Victims Honored 10 Years After the Massacre
KILLEEN (WBAP/KLIF) – The victims of the mass shooting at Fort Hood were remembered Tuesday, 10 years to the day since the massacre. 14 people were killed and 30 others hurt in the attack. Family members of the victims honored their loved ones during a ceremony in front of a memorial in Killeen. The City’s Mayor…… MORE
Dallas County Homeowners with Tornado Damage to Receive Tax Relief
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County homeowners affected by last month’s string of tornadoes will be getting some needed tax relief. A vote by the Dallas County Commissioners Court Tuesday allows properties damaged in the storm that ripped through the Dallas area to be reappraised. The re-appraisals will likely temporarily reduce taxes for many homeowners as…… MORE
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