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Dallas County Deputy Accused of Assault During Jail Transport

Dallas County Deputy Accused of Assault During Jail Transport

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault by one of its deputies who was arrested and released on bond Thursday. According to Sheriff Marion Brown, Deputy Austin Palmer is on paid leave after being charged with Official Oppression and Assault. The charges stem from a complaint from a suspect…MORE

Eleven US Troops Flown to Medical Centers after Iran Strike

Eleven US Troops Flown to Medical Centers after Iran Strike

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon’s chief spokesman says 11 U.S. troops were flown out of Iraq for evaluation of concussion-like symptoms in the days following an Iranian missile strike. President Donald Trump had said the strike caused no harm to American forces. The spokesman, Jonathan Hoffman, told reporters that one of the 11 was flown…MORE

Gas Prices Drop Statewide, DFW Prices Well Below National Average

Gas Prices Drop Statewide, DFW Prices Well Below National Average

Dallas/Fort Worth  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Despite fears over the lasting impact of the tensions between the United States and Iran would have on the global oil marketplace, gas prices have dropped statewide this week. Triple A Texas’ Daniel Armbruster said consumers are saving money at the pump right now. “We saw a seven cent decrease…MORE

State of Emergency in VA Ahead of Pro-Gun Rally as Judge Upholds Ban on All Weapons

State of Emergency in VA Ahead of Pro-Gun Rally as Judge Upholds Ban on All Weapons

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A judge has upheld the Virginia governor’s ban on all types of weapons at a pro-gun rally planned for next week. Gov. Ralph Northam had announced the ban on Wednesday as he declared a state of emergency over threats of “armed militia groups storming our Capitol.” The judge’s order Thursday came…MORE

Baylor Hires LSU’s Aranda As Head Coach

Baylor Hires LSU’s Aranda As Head Coach

UNDATED (AP) – Baylor has hired LSU defensive coordinator Dave Aranda as its new football coach. The move was finalized three days after LSU beat Clemson for the national championship. He replaces Matt Rhule, who last week became head coach of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Aranda takes over a Big 12 team on the rise.…MORE

Fort Worth Fire On the Scene After Car Plunges Into the Trinity River; 2 Fatalities

Fort Worth Fire On the Scene After Car Plunges Into the Trinity River; 2 Fatalities

UPDATED: 6;55AM Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth fire officials have confirmed two fatalities after a pickup truck plunged into the Trinity River overnight. The department’s dive team used cables to pull the vehicle back onto the University Bridge, at which time the bodies of two men were found just moments ago. The accident happened…MORE

Ex-Texas Nurse Pleads Guilty in 1981 Death of 11-month-old

Ex-Texas Nurse Pleads Guilty in 1981 Death of 11-month-old

A former Texas nurse suspected in the killing of dozens of children pleaded guilty Thursday in the 1981 death of an 11-month-old boy, receiving a life sentence that a prosecutor said should ensure she dies in prison. Genene Jones, 69, was imprisoned in 1984 for killing one child and giving an overdose to another. She…MORE

Dallas Mayor creates International Advisory Council, Improving City’s Role in the International Scene

Dallas Mayor creates International Advisory Council, Improving City’s Role in the International Scene

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The city of Dallas is implementing Mayor Eric Johnson’s International Advisory Council (MIAC) to improve the city’s international relations. The council consists of a group of five Dallas residents who formerly held the rank of United States Ambassador. Mayor Johnson appointed former U.S. Ambassadors Richard Fisher, Kathryn Hall, Robert Jordan, James C. Oberwetter, and Jeanne L. Phillips to the MIAC.…MORE

Forest Hill Police Officer Released from Hospital, Suspect Identified

Forest Hill Police Officer Released from Hospital, Suspect Identified

UPDATE 1/16: Officer Naquirra  Williams has been released from the hospital and recovering from surgery. According to the Tarrant County Medical Examiners office, the suspect was identified as 32 year old Jose Chapa of San Anotnio. Police say Chapa stole a patrol car shortly after the shooting, led police on a chase and crashed on…MORE

Big Business Prompts Widespread Growth in Irving

Big Business Prompts Widespread Growth in Irving

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – City leaders in Irving say big business is expected to fuel more growth in 2020. According to Mayor Rick Stopfer, Irving has more Fortune 1000 headquarters per-capita than any other city in Texas. It’s ranked eighth in the country for the number of headquarters. During his annual State of the City Address,…MORE