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Addison Company Technology Could Prevent Coronavirus Spread in DFW

Addison Company Technology Could Prevent Coronavirus Spread in DFW

ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF)- An Addison-based company says its technology could help to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. The WelloStation device scans your face to determine if you have a fever, without having to touch you. “It’s completely automated like the ticketing systems at the airport and it’s artificial intelligence so it gives you a voice…MORE

Police Association to Fight Disciplinary Action Against Former Dallas Vice Detectives

Police Association to Fight Disciplinary Action Against Former Dallas Vice Detectives

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Association could take the Dallas Police Department to court after the department took disciplinary action against former members of the Vice Unit. Association President Mike Mata says what the detectives were accused of falls under administrative problems and not integrity issues. “This was an administration problem, this was a…MORE

Mother Sues Dallas-Based San Antonio Hotel After Bottle Strikes Son

Mother Sues Dallas-Based San Antonio Hotel After Bottle Strikes Son

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A mother is suing a San Antonio hotel for $1 million after her 2-year-old son suffered serious injuries when a glass ketchup bottle fell on his head from a fifth-floor balcony. Cassandra DeLa Cruz says her son Jacob Francisco suffered injuries to his neck, brain and other body parts Aug. 18,…MORE

Rockwall Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Walgreen’s Pharmacy

Rockwall Police Investigating Armed Robbery at Walgreen’s Pharmacy

ROCKWALL  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Rockwall Police Department is asking the public to help catch a suspect in an armed robbery at a Walgreen’s pharmacy. It happened at the location on Ridge Road near Horizon Road Monday around 2:20 a.m. The pharmacist told investigators the man jumped over the counter, pulled a weapon and demanded…MORE

Republicans Aim to Block Witnesses As Impeachment Trial Moves To Question Phase

Republicans Aim to Block Witnesses As Impeachment Trial Moves To Question Phase

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is shifting to questions from senators, a pivotal juncture as Republicans lack the votes to block witnesses. That leaves them facing a potential setback in their hope of ending the trial with a quick acquittal. Trump’s defense team rested Tuesday with a plea to “end now,” but…MORE

Fort Worth ISD & City Leaders Approve Anti-Vaping Resolutions

Fort Worth ISD & City Leaders Approve Anti-Vaping Resolutions

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Forth Worth ISD voted last night to team with the American Heart Association to strengthen the district’s anti-vaping policies, making it the largest school district in the nation to do so. At the same time, the Fort Worth city council approved a resolution supporting the district. During the school board meeting,…MORE

A Big Republican Win In Texas

A Big Republican Win In Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Republicans in Texas have won the first big special election of 2020. They overcame a national blitz from Democrats Tuesday to keep hold of a suburban Houston state House district seat that President Donald Trump easily won four years ago. The victory by Republican Gary Gates surely brings a sigh of…MORE

Woman Indicted For Capital Murder in Mom’s Abduction, Death

Woman Indicted For Capital Murder in Mom’s Abduction, Death

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A woman accused of kidnapping a Texas mother who was later found dead was indicted Tuesday on a capital murder charge. The indictment accused Magen Fieramusca, 34, of strangling Heidi Broussard with a leash and her hands on or about Dec. 12, the day Broussard and daughter Margot Carey were reported…MORE

Dallas ISD Helping Students ACE

Dallas ISD Helping Students ACE

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Dallas ISD is expanding the highly successful ACE program to include eight more schools for the 2020-2021 school year.  The Accelerating Campus Excellence program is responsible for an increase in student academic performance and attendance. Dade Middle School principal Tracie Washington the program is successful due to a key focus of teamwork. …MORE

Mesquite ISD Increases Safety at Basketball Games

Mesquite ISD Increases Safety at Basketball Games

(WBAP/KLIF) — With school district officials concerned about safety, the Mesquite ISD is changing its gymnasium policy. After a young man was shot and killed at a Dallas ISD basketball game, Mesquite Independent School District is clamping down.  Athletic director Cody Groves says administrators have been discussing the change for quite a while.  According to Groves,…MORE