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Dallas Police Launch Internal Investigation, Address Concerns Discovered in Guyger Testimony

Dallas Police Launch Internal Investigation, Address Concerns Discovered in Guyger Testimony

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas Police Department will open an internal investigation in the aftermath of the Amber Guyger Trial after testimony uncovered questionable activities by Police. “What you saw and heard was disheartening and I can only imagine the community’s perception of who we are as a Dallas Police Department,” Hall said. “What I can…MORE

Botham Jeans Brother Embraces Amber Guyger After Sentencing

Botham Jeans Brother Embraces Amber Guyger After Sentencing

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Amber Guyger faces 10 years in prison for the shooting death of Botham Jean. After the verdict was read, Botham’s brother, Brandt jean addressed Guyger during victim impact statements. He told Guyger that he forgave her and to give her life to Christ because that’s what Bo would’ve wanted. “If you truly are…MORE

New Mixed-Use Development Coming to the City of Mesquite

New Mixed-Use Development Coming to the City of Mesquite

MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Mesquite and Centurion American Development Group broke ground on Iron Horse Village, a new mixed-use community. The development will sit on 54 acres of prime real estate adjacent to the famed Mesquite Arena. Iron Horse Village will incorporate 336 single-family homes, 130,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space,…MORE

Whistleblower Spoke to Schiff Aides Before Filing Complaint

Whistleblower Spoke to Schiff Aides Before Filing Complaint

WASHINGTON (AP) – A whistleblower who raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine spoke to staffers on the House Intelligence Committee before filing the formal complaint. That’s according to a spokesman for the committee’s chairman, California Rep. Adam Schiff. Spokesman Patrick Boland said the whistleblower contacted the committee for guidance on how to…MORE

Amber Guyger faces 10 years in Prison for the Shooting Death of Botham Jean

Amber Guyger faces 10 years in Prison for the Shooting Death of Botham Jean

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) –  A Dallas County jury found former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger guilty of Murder Tuesday morning, less than 24 hours after getting the case Monday. A Dallas County Jury sentenced Guyger to 10 years in prison for the shooting death of Botham Jean.   (WBAP/KLIF) – UPDATE 3:00PM The jury, which has…MORE

Dallas Police Capture Wyoming Prison Escapee

Dallas Police Capture Wyoming Prison Escapee

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A prisoner who escaped from a correctional facility in Wyoming last month has been captured in Dallas after authorities warned the public he could be in North Texas. The Dallas Police Department arrested 30-year-old Robert Simpson without incident on Tuesday. Simpson and another inmate, 48-year-old Jason Green, escaped from the Wyoming…MORE

World Supported Massacre Victim’s Widower Arrested For DWI

World Supported Massacre Victim’s Widower Arrested For DWI

EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A man who drew worldwide sympathy and support after his wife was killed in the mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart store has been arrested on a drunken-driving charge. Antonio Basco remained Tuesday night in the El Paso County Jail on a misdemeanor count of driving while intoxicated. Bond…MORE

American Airlines to Build $100M Parts Distribution Center Near DFW Airport

American Airlines to Build $100M Parts Distribution Center Near DFW Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Just weeks after unveiling its new headquarters in Fort Worth, American Airlines has another multi-million dollar construction project in the works.. The Fort Worth-based carrier is planning a 100-million dollar parts distribution center near DFW Airport. The facility will serve as the central distribution center for all aircraft parts for American…MORE

Gun Control Talks Losing Momentum as Impeachment Fever Rises

Gun Control Talks Losing Momentum as Impeachment Fever Rises

LAS VEGAS (AP) – As impeachment fever overtakes Washington, the progress made on stemming gun violence risks falling by the wayside. But gun control advocates are determined to prevent that from happening. Ten White House hopefuls will be in Las Vegas for a forum on gun policy on Wednesday – almost two years to the…MORE

Former GOP Congressman Pete Sessions Eyeing 2020 Comeback

Former GOP Congressman Pete Sessions Eyeing 2020 Comeback

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas is expected to run again in 2020, but not in his old Dallas district that Democrats flipped last year. Prominent Republican megadonor Roy Bailey and two GOP operatives with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press that Sessions will run for the rural central…MORE