UPDATE September 1, 2019 at 8:08 PM MIDLAND, Texas (AP) – Authorities say the death toll during a West Texas shooting rampage in which seven people died and 22 others were injured may have been even higher had the shooter not been stopped and killed outside a crowded movie theater. At a news conference Sunday,…… MORE
Dallas County Assistant District Attorney Justin Lord Found Dead
DALLAS – The Dallas County District Attorney has announced the death of Justin Lord, Assistant D A., who officials say was found dead in his home Saturday, August 31, 2019. “We are absolutely heartbroken. Justin Lord was not only a dedicated attorney, he was also an unwavering advocate for our community. Full details are unknown…… MORE
Salvadoran Man Wanted for Dallas Crimes Captured In Mexico
DALLAS – A man wanted by Dallas officials in connection with a homicide, assault and driving under the influence has been arrested in Mexico and handed over to U S Customs and Border Protection officers in Laredo. 22 year old Dennis Jimenez-Hernandez was reported detained after being flagged ina crime database shared by both federal…… MORE
A New Building For A Holocaust Museum in Dallas
DALLAS (AP) – The Holocaust museum in Dallas is getting ready to open its doors on a new building that will also include information about other genocides, as well as human rights struggles in the U.S. The newly renamed Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is the latest in the U.S. to broaden its permanent…… MORE
Eight more counties added to drought disaster declaration
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has added eight counties to a disaster declaration because of ongoing drought in the state. Abbott released a proclamation Friday that added Brooks, Nueces, Jim Wells, and San Patricio counties in south Texas; Wilbarger and Wichita counties in northern Texas; and Briscoe and Castro counties in the Panhandle…… MORE
Amtrak train and truck collide near Houston
Dayton (WBAP/KLIF) – Several people were injured Friday afternoon when an eastbound Amtrak train rammed a tractor-trailer rig in southeast Texas. According to DPS investigators the semi pulled into the path of the train near Dayton, some 35 miles northeast of Houston. The truck driver and 16 train passengers were injured.… MORE
Dallas-based Ride Share Company Raising Money for Dallas Preschool
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A local ride share start up company is raising money for a Dallas preschool that serves children with developmental delays. The Dallas-based ride share company, Alto, got a specially made car to promote and raise money for the Ashford rise school in Dallas. Alex Halbardier with Alto says the company aims to provide a…… MORE
North Texas Volunteers to Head to Florida to Deal with Dorian Aftermath
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Volunteers from North Texas are preparing to head to Florida to help out after Hurricane Dorian makes landfall. John Hall with Texas Baptist Men says they pray ahead of the storm and then take action. “Most of our equipment is ready to go at the drop of a hat but we do…… MORE
Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Autopsy Reveals Death from Mixed Drug Overdose, Alcohol
SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office released the cause of death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The medical examiners report shows Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol. It says he had powerful painkillers Fentanyl and Oxycodone in his system along with alcohol and choked on his vomit.…… MORE
Dallas Police Must Have Uniforms, Gas Masks & Other Gear Ready During Guyger Trial
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police are not be permitted to request any more time off during the upcoming trial of former officer officer Amber Guyger. She’s charged with murder in the death of Botham Jean, who was shot in his own apartment. The trial is scheduled to start on September 23rd. Guyger was off-duty but…… MORE
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