ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) – The family of a 7-year-old Central Texas girl has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging her former school district kept losing her by putting her on a bus when she should have stayed on campus for an after-school program. KXAN-TV in Austin reports the girl’s mother, Candy Mendoza, alleges…… MORE
Country Singer Kylie Rae Harris Dies in Crash, According to New Mexico Authorities
TAOS, N.M. (AP) – Authorities say country singer Kylie Rae Harris caused a three-vehicle crash in northern New Mexico that left her and a 16-year-old girl dead. Taos County Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe told the Taos News that investigators believe Harris caused Wednesday’s crash and that speed appeared to be a contributing factor when she clipped…… MORE
A Dallas man has attacked a famous New York City statue
New York City (WBAP/KLIF) – Wall Street’s famous charging bull statue has been vandalized by a man from Dallas. According to eyewitnesses 42 year old Tevon Varlack was muttering profanities when he repeatedly slammed some sort of heavy weapon or tool against the head of the three and a half ton bronze sculpture in Manhattan’s…… MORE
Former Texas State Trooper Charged With Fabricating / Tampering With Evidence
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) – Several criminal cases investigated by a state trooper in North Texas have been jeopardized after the trooper resigned amid charges he fabricated or tampered with evidence. Forty-five-year-old Chad Harden was jailed Thursday in Wichita Falls on charges that also include possession of a controlled drug. He was later released. The…… MORE
The Oakland Raiders Release Disgruntled Football Star Antonio Brown
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) – The Oakland Raiders have released disgruntled star receiver Antonio Brown before he ever played a game for the team. The Raiders announced the decision Saturday, hours after he requested his release in the latest turn in a dramatic first summer with the team. Oakland opens its season Monday night. Brown was…… MORE
Federal judge threatens to put heat on Texas prison officials
Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge in Houston has threatened to have Texas prison officials experience the same hot temperatures prison inmates say they are still living with, even though the state settled a lawsuit over oppressive heat more than a year ago. Attorneys for the inmates say prison officials are not adhering to the…… MORE
Piece of a plane falls into Southlake street
Southlake (WBAP/KLIF) – A piece of an engine cowling broke off a private plane while it was in flight over Southlake Friday afternoon. It crashed down on Continental Boulevard, near the Timarron Country Club during the afternoon rush hour. No one on the ground was hit. The plane managed to land safely at Fort Worth’s…… MORE
Jury Selection underway for Amber Guyger Murder Trial
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- About 4,000 Dallas citizens were summoned for jury selection for the murder trial of Amber Guyger, a former Dallas cop charged in the shooting death of Botham Jean. The first phase of jury selection began Friday. Attorney Daryl Washington represents jean’s family and is keeping them updated. “The family is on pins and needles…… MORE
Denton Police Partners with Local Bars to Prevent Sexual Assaults
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton Police Department launches the “Ask for Angela” program aimed to prevent sexual assaults. The program provides a discreet method for people to ask for help if they feel unsafe or in danger. Someone can simply ask bar staff for Angela and staff is trained to pull the person aside and help…… MORE
Lt. Governor Patrick Tells Morning News Loophole on Stranger to Stranger Gun Sales should be Closed
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is reportedly standing up against the National Rifle Association saying background checks should be expanded in the wake of the recent mass shootings in Texas. In an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Patrick says the loophole allowing stranger to stranger sales needs to be closed. Patrick’s comments…… MORE
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