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
McKinney’s Mayor Chimes in on ‘Black State of Emergency’ Controversy
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The mayor of McKinney chimes in on recent actions by a controversial city councilman. Mayor George Fuller told our newsroom that Councilman La’Shadion Shemwell’s attempt to get council to adopt a proclamation calling for a ‘Black State of Emergency went too far. Shemwell’s actions came on the heels of a Fort…… MORE
Picket Lines Continue as GM Workers in Arlington are Set to Vote on Tentative Deal
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – As U-A-W workers nationwide continue to vote on a tentative deal reached with general motors, Local 276 in Arlington begins voting early tomorrow morning. Shop chairman Kenneth Hines feels good about the tentative deal: “It’s a solid deal … I feel they addressed the issues that was presented before them. Forever…… MORE
Atatiana Jefferson Funeral Now Planned For Thursday
DALLAS (AP) – The funeral has been rescheduled for a woman shot and killed in her home by a Fort Worth police officer. The service for Atatiana Jefferson is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday at Concord Church in Dallas. That’s after a settlement was reached Monday between members of Jefferson’s family. Jefferson’s father had obtained…… MORE
2nd Man Charged in Death of Ex-Texas Tech Star Andre Emmett
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police have arrested a second suspect in the investigation of last month’s fatal shooting of ex-NBA and Texas Tech star Andre Emmett. Dallas County jail records show 29-year-old Michael Lucky was being held Tuesday on a capital murder charge. Online records didn’t immediately list an attorney representing Lucky, who surrendered Monday.…… MORE
City Of Dallas Tornado Assessment: 104 Buildings Destroyed, Nearly 900 Damaged
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Dallas has completed its initial assessment of Sunday’s tornado damage. Nearly 900 homes or structures took some kind of hit, with 104 of those declared a total loss. Public Works is continuing 24-hour operations in the clean-up, including tree and debris removal. Thirteen city facilities were damaged; Fire Station 35…… MORE
National Weather Service Confirms 9 Tornadoes Touched Down in DFW Sunday
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USPS: Mail Delivery Affected for Dallas Residents After Tornadoes
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The tornado that struck parts of the Dallas area on Sunday, Oct. 20, could have some impacts to local mail delivery. All Post Offices in the Dallas area are open and operational; however, residential and business customers may be affected, if their mail receptacle was damaged. Additionally, in some locations, letter carriers may…… MORE
Salvation Army Delivers Warm Meals to Those Affected by Tornadoes in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Volunteers with the North Texas Salvation Army are preparing warm meals outside of the Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church on Forest Lane to deliver to those affected by the tornado. Lieutenant Armando Acosta with the Salvation Army said they sent out scout units to find the areas with the biggest need and deliver food.…… MORE
Employee at Collin County Camp Fired, Arrested on Child Sex Charge
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas camp said this week that one of its employees is now fired after being charged with a child sex crime that allegedly took place at the camp in 2018. According to a letter sent by the YMCA to parents, James Barth was arrested earlier this month after authorities…… MORE
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