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Arlington Pastor Arrested on Possession of Child Pornography Charge

Arlington Pastor Arrested on Possession of Child Pornography Charge

ARLINGTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Arlington pastor was arrested on a possession of child pornography charge. The Arlington Police Department said 38-year-old Brett Monroe’s arrest was the result of a team effort with the Department of Homeland Security. Investigators took him into custody at his home on Wednesday. According to his LinkedIn profile, Monroe works…MORE

McKinney Police Stress Importance of ‘Move Over’ Law After Officer Was Hit by Motorist

McKinney Police Stress Importance of ‘Move Over’ Law After Officer Was Hit by Motorist

McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A McKinney motorcycle officer sustained minor injuries after being hit while blocking traffic for an earlier accident on NB Central Expressway. The officer was taken to a hospital to get checked and is expected to be fine. Carla Marion with McKinney police says the accident underscores the importance of the move-over…MORE

The House Judiciary Committee Passes Two Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump

The House Judiciary Committee Passes Two Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump

UPDATED:  9:15: (Washington AP) The House Judiciary Committee has passed two articles of impeachment against President Trump.  The action was approved along party lines by a vote of 23-17.  The committee recommended that President Trump be impeached for obstructing a congressional probe into his alleged attempts to force Ukraine to investigate a political rival, Democratic presidential…MORE

Authorities Arrest Man Wanted In Texas Sergeant’s Death

Authorities Arrest Man Wanted In Texas Sergeant’s Death

 HOUSTON (AP) – Authorities say the man wanted in the death of a Houston-area police sergeant who was hit by a vehicle during a traffic stop has been arrested after a nearly two-day search. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Thursday 21-year-old Tavores Henderson was taken into custody at a Houston home following a tip to…MORE

American Airlines: No Boeing Max Flights Until April

American Airlines: No Boeing Max Flights Until April

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines is pushing back the return of its Boeing 737 Max planes another month, removing the plane from its schedule until April 7. American said Thursday that it based the decision on the latest guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration, the Transportation Department and Boeing. The airline said that…MORE

Deadline To Mail Christmas Presents

Deadline To Mail Christmas Presents

(WBAP/KLIF) — The deadline to have packages delivered before Christmas is fast approaching. North Texans are encouraged to have their letters and packages to postal carriers soon. Postal workers say their busiest day of the holiday shipping season is coming up on Monday, December 15th.  They expect to process over three million letters and Christmas…MORE

Burned Murder Victim Identified

Burned Murder Victim Identified

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas police have identified the body of the black male burned to death in a field on Tuesday. The victim is identified as 20-year old Quincy Wyatt. Wyatt was found wrapped in a tarp and burned so badly police had a difficult time identifying him. The man’s body was found near Ledbetter drive…MORE

Judge Extends TRO to Keep Baby Tinslee Lewis Alive, Will Rule Injunction on or before Jan 2nd, 2020

Judge Extends TRO to Keep Baby Tinslee Lewis Alive, Will Rule Injunction on or before Jan 2nd, 2020

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- UPDATE 12/12 8:00PM:  Judge Justice Sandee Marion has extended a temporary restraining order to keep Baby Tinslee Lewis alive until January 2nd, 2020. Marion said she will rule on the filed injunction on or before that date. Tinslee has congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease and pulmonary hypertension, making it extremely difficult for…MORE

DISD Teachers Surprised with Gifts in Wake of Damaging Tornado

DISD Teachers Surprised with Gifts in Wake of Damaging Tornado

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Hundreds of DISD teachers are receiving a special gift this holiday season, months after an EF-3 tornado caused significant damage in parts of Dallas County. The Cotton Bowl Foundation and the College Football Playoff Foundation surprised 600 educators from Thomas Jefferson High School, Edward H. Cary Middle School and Walnut Hill Elementary…MORE

Governor Abbott Praises DFW for its Role in Continued Growth Statewide

Governor Abbott Praises DFW for its Role in Continued Growth Statewide

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivered the keynote address at the Dallas Regional Chamber’s State of the State Luncheon Thursday in Downtown Dallas. The Dallas Regional Chamber is supported by roughly 3,000 businesses and organizations across twelve counties, and its members represent nearly 600,000 area employees. The Governor updated the chamber on the successes…MORE