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Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program Reaching Out to North Texas Tornado Victims

Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program Reaching Out to North Texas Tornado Victims

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Salvation Army is rallying around the victims of the recent tornadoes that tore through the Metroplex just ahead of the holiday season. 10 tornadoes touched down across the Metroplex October 20th and an EF-3 tornado destroyed parts of Dallas. The Insurance Council of Texas estimated the damage to be around $2…MORE

[VIDEO] Drama Outside the Home of McKinney’s Mayor & a McKinney Movie Theater

[VIDEO] Drama Outside the Home of McKinney’s Mayor & a McKinney Movie Theater

McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Protesters, led by controversial Dallas activist Dominique Alexander are seen in a Facebook live video, purportedly outside the home of McKinney Mayor George Fuller over the weekend. They were there, according to Alexander, at the invitation of the mayor, to protest comments Fuller reportedly made about the McKinney Police arrest of…MORE

An Arlington Military Vet Wants His Service Dog Back

An Arlington Military Vet Wants His Service Dog Back

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Emmanuel Bernadin is a combat vet who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. His apartment was robbed recently and his 2-year old medical assist dog named Rosalyn was among the things taken. We need your help to get a local veteran his service dog back. On Oct. 19, someone broke into Emmanuel…MORE

Former Texas Governor Won’t Testify In Impeachment Inquiry Without Counsel

Former Texas Governor Won’t Testify In Impeachment Inquiry Without Counsel

WASHINGTON (AP) — House investigators have called Energy Secretary Rick Perry to testify in the impeachment inquiry and issued subpoenas late Friday to a top White House lawyer and another administration official to appear. Perry is the first member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet asked to appear before the House. His testimony is scheduled for…MORE

McDonald’s CEO Reportedly Steps Down After A Consensual Relationship With An Employee

McDonald’s CEO Reportedly Steps Down After A Consensual Relationship With An Employee

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s chief executive officer has been pushed out of the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday. The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald’s forbids managers from having romantic relationships…MORE

11-Year Old Boy Found Fatally Shot In Cedar Hill Bedroom, According to Police

11-Year Old Boy Found Fatally Shot In Cedar Hill Bedroom, According to Police

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – An 11 year old boy was found fatally shot in his parents’ bedroom over the weekend. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the child as Daron Sneed Jr. Officers were called out to South Highland Drive in Cedar Hill about 7:45 Saturday night. The boy was found fatally shot…MORE

Police Intimidation Charges in Hunt County

Police Intimidation Charges in Hunt County

GREENVILLE –  The organizer of a protest rally in front of the Hunt County Sheriff’s Department building in Greenville Saturday night charges police were intentionally intimidating with an overreach of police force, guarding a protest with a couple of dozen citizens attending. Dr. Jeff Hood says Hunt County officials had the SWAT team out in…MORE

Plano fire truck damaged in early morning accident

Plano fire truck damaged in early morning accident

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano fire truck was damaged early Sunday morning when it was hit by a vehicle while blocking traffic on the Central Expressway to protect an accident scene. The ladder truck was parked across a traffic lane with all of its emergency lights on when it was hit shortly after 2:00 am.…MORE

Cook Children’s Adds New West Fort Worth Pediatric Center

Cook Children’s Adds New West Fort Worth Pediatric Center

FORT WORTH – Cook Children’s Health Care System has opened a new pediatric and urgent care clinic in west Fort Worth, near the WALSH development.  The 40-thousand square foot facility includes orthopedics and sports medicine clinics.   Plans offer telemedicine services, so patients can be seen by a physician via a private video conference online. It’s…MORE

Law Enforcement Ready for Capital Murder Suspect Arrest Protest

Law Enforcement Ready for Capital Murder Suspect Arrest Protest

GREENVILLE –  Hunt County Sheriff’s Department officials say they are working with “state agencies” to provide additional security for protesters decrying the arrest and capital murder charges laid against 23 year old Brandon Gonzalez, named by officials as the gunman in a Greenville homecoming party shooting that killed two men and injured 14 others. A…MORE