WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says an additional 2,100 troops will be sent to the U.S.-Mexican border to help with security. Among them are 1,100 active-duty troops who will perform a variety of missions, including aerial surveillance and logistical and administrative support. The Pentagon says the new acting defense secretary, Richard V. Spencer, approved the…… MORE
Daughter of Former Dallas City Councilwoman Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash Dies
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The daughter of the former Dallas City Councilwoman killed in a suspected drunk driving crash Monday died Wednesday. According to the Dallas Police Department, 27-year-old Melissa Davis-Nunn passed away from injuries sustained in the crash after being hospitalized Monday night. According to Police, Carolyn Davis’ car was hit head-on by a suspected…… MORE
AAA Texas Hiring Over a Dozen Full-Time Employees
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF)- AAA Texas is looking for more full time employees. They’re hosting a hiring event from 3p to 6p Wednesday July 17th at AAA’s Regional Administrative Offices in Coppell. Daniel Armbruster with AAA said they are hiring well over a dozen full-time employees to meet the demand for DFW’s growing membership numbers. “AAA Texas…… MORE
Likelihood of Hot Car Deaths Rising with Summer Temperatures
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars are increasing with North Texas summer temperatures. Research from KidsandCars.org shows that 20 children in the U.S. have died in hot cars since April; four of them in Texas. Medstar President, Matt Zavadsky, said Wednesday that in many cases stress or fatigue…… MORE
MADD Reaffirms Call for Stricter Drunk Driving Penalties Following Death of Former Councilwoman
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – ‘Mothers Against Drunk Driving’ is reaffirming its call for stricter drunk driving penalties following the death of a former Dallas City Councilwoman. Carolyn Davis was killed Monday when, according to Police, the car she was driving was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver who has five previous DWI convictions. MADD North…… MORE
Three Rescued from Lake Ray Hubbard
(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fire and Rescue had to save a man and two children from Lake Ray Hubbard. The three had their boat sink Wednesday morning. All were wearing life vest and were found hanging on to a tree just north of State Highway 66. No injuries have been reported.… MORE
Mineral Wells Drops Measure to be “Sanctuary City for Unborn”
MINERAL WELLS, Texas (AP) – The Mineral Wells City Council voted to not move forward with an ordinance that would prevent providers from performing abortions. The council voted 5-2 Monday night against the ordinance that was put forward by Mineral Wells Mayor Christopher Perricone. Perricone said he wanted to make his town a “sanctuary city…… MORE
A New Lawsuit Filed by Victims of Elan City Lights Apartment Tragedy
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Six more people are suing the crane company and Dallas apartment that a crane fell on last month during a severe storm forcing them to move out. 500 residents were displaced from the Elan City Lights apartment complex near Live Oak and 75; one woman died because of the crane collapse. According…… MORE
Which GOP Lawmakers Have Condemned Trump’s Tweet
Washington (CNN) – Tuesday’s vote on the House Democratic effort to condemn President Donald Trump’s use of racist language ended up falling along party lines, with 240 Democrats in favor and 187 Republicans opposed. In the immediate aftermath of Trump’s Sunday tirade — he told Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Illhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley to “go back” to their…… MORE
DPD: Man Charged in DWI Crash of Former Councilwoman Was High on Drugs & Had 5 Priors
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – We’re learning more about the suspect in that crash, 36 year old Jonathan Moore. According to WFAA, in spite of five convictions for DWI, Moore served just two months in prison since his first arrest in December 2004. so could the tragedy have been prevented? Mike Mata, the president of the Dallas…… MORE
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