AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas is expected to run again in 2020, but not in his old Dallas district that Democrats flipped last year. Prominent Republican megadonor Roy Bailey and two GOP operatives with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that Sessions will run for the rural central…… MORE
Fort Worth Library Now Fine Free, Existing Overdue Fines Forgiven
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Overdue fines are a thing of the past at the Fort Worth Public Library starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. This means the Library will no longer charge overdue fines in the future, and existing overdue fines are forgiven. “We don’t want there to be any obstacles to residents enjoying their Library,” said…… MORE
Irving ISD Middle School Students Charged for Alleged Bullying of Special Needs Student
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Three Irving ISD middle school students at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School are charged with invasive visual recording after allegedly taking a picture of special needs boy using the bathroom and sharing it on social media. Officer Robert Reeves with the Irving Police Department says the incident involved a 13-year old boy who…… MORE
Punishment Phase Underway in Amber Guyger Trial
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The sentencing phase is underway in the the trial for a white former Dallas Police Officer convicted of Murder in the shooting death of an unarmed black man in his home. Amber Guyger claims she shot Botham Jean after mistaking his apartment for her own. She was found Guilty of Murder Tuesday in a…… MORE
CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens Pulling Zantac Over Carcinogen Fears
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens pharmacies have pulled Zantac heartburn medication and generic versions of the product off their shelves after the Food and Drug Administration warned the drug may contain low levels of a substance that could cause cancer. The FDA said that Zantac and other products containing ranitidine contain…… MORE
Amber Guyger Found Guilty of Murder in Botham Jean’s Shooting Death
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer who shot and killed Botham Jean in his own apartment last year, has been found guilty of murder in the shooting. Judge Tammy Kemp announced the verdict shortly before 10:45am on Tuesday just less than 24 hours after the jury was given the case on…… MORE
Verdict Watch: Amber Guyger Trial
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County jury continues deliberations in the murder trial of a former Dallas police officer who fatally shot her neighbor in his apartment. Amber Guyger is charged in the September 2018 killing of Botham Jean. The jury can convict Guyger of murder, manslaughter or can choose to acquit. Jurors deliberated for…… MORE
Police: Serial Shooting Suspect Targeted Stranded Drivers in Midland
Midland (WBAP/KLIF) – The Midland County Sheriff’s Department arrested a serial shooting suspect in connection with string of shootings targeting stranded motorists late last month — one victim died, another was wounded. 36-year old Troy Lee Wilson was arrested Friday after a 4-mile police chase. Police say he shot at four stranded drivers between September…… MORE
Argument Between Friends Leads to Quadruple Fatality Shooting in East Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) – Police say a Southeast Texas man has been charged in the fatal shooting of his four roommates during an argument. Beaumont police say 22-year-old Lively James Stratton of Beaumont was being held Monday on four murder counts. Bond was $4 million. Officer Carol Riley says Sunday’s attack involved an ongoing disturbance.…… MORE
Southwest Pilots See February or March Return of Boeing Max
PLANO, Texas (AP) — Pilot-union leaders at Southwest Airlines say it could be February or March before their airline resumes flights using the Boeing 737 Max. That’s much later than projected by either Southwest or Boeing. Union officials said Monday that the grounded plane’s return will take longer for several reasons, including pilot-training requirements and…… MORE
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