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Bill Filed In TX Senate To Boost Teacher Pay
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) If some state lawmakers get their way, teachers in Texas would get a $5,000 pay raise. Senate Bill 3 was filed yesterday by Senator Jane Nelson (R) and co-authored by State Senator ...
Jan 16, 2019
Abbott avoids shutdown, border wall in inaugural address
Texas Gov. Greg AbbottPhoto courtesy WFAA AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Greg Abbott began a second term as Texas governor Tuesday by promising lower taxes and a school funding overhaul but without m...
Jan 16, 2019
Bedford Approves Juvenile Curfew for Another 3 Years
BEDFORD (WBAP/KIF)- The city of Bedford approved to keep the same juvenile curfew ordinance for another 3 years. Lieutenant Mike Hager with Bedford PD said this ordinance has a direct correlation to k...
Jan 15, 2019
Dallas Mayor: Tackling Childhood Poverty a Personal Priority Before Leaving Office
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says his personal priority before leaving office in five months is putting a plan together that will work to combat childhood poverty in the city....
Jan 15, 2019
Arrest Warrant Out for Dallas Priest
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – An arrest warrant is out for a Dallas priest. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department said Tuesday Father Edmundo Paredes is accused of sexually abusing teenagers. The ...
Jan 15, 2019
Five Fort Worth Officers Fired Following a Custody Death Investigation
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Five Fort Worth Police Officers are fired following an investigation into an in custody death in July. Fort Worth Police say officers arrested an armed robbery suspect last sum...
Jan 15, 2019
North Richland Hills K-9 Officer Recovering After Being Shot on Duty
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS (WBAP/KLIF) – The younger of two K-9 Officers for the North Richland Hills Police Department is recovering after being shot on duty Monday night. Police said Tuesday Koba un...
Jan 15, 2019
Former Rangers Pitcher John Wetteland Arrested on Sexual Abuse of a Child Charge
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland has been arrested on a charge of continued sexual abuse of a child under 14. Denton County Jail records show he was arrested...
Jan 15, 2019
Uber’s Unveils “Jump” E-Bikes in Dallas, Resident Mixed About Rollout
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Uber’s “Jump” e-bikes hit the streets of Dallas Tuesday morning, giving North Texans another way to get around town without having to drive. The brigh...
Jan 15, 2019
Gary Morris to Honor Herb Kelleher at Public Memorial in Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A public memorial for the late Southwest Airlines co-founder Herb Kelleher has been scheduled for next Tuesday. The family has chosen award winning Broadway star Gary Morris...
Jan 15, 2019
