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North Texas Movie Theatres Taking Precautions with Opening of ‘Joker’ Movie

North Texas Movie Theatres Taking Precautions with Opening of ‘Joker’ Movie

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Extra precautions are being taken at movie theatres across North Texas this weekend with the opening of the new ‘JOKER’ movie. In the wake of the 2012 Aurora, Colorado mass shooting during a midnight showing of the ‘Dark Knight Rises,’ many theatres aren’t allowing customers to wear costumes or bring props. “It’s…MORE

Two Jurors & Brandt Jean Talk About the Trial of Amber Guyger

Two Jurors & Brandt Jean Talk About the Trial of Amber Guyger

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Two of the jurors from the Amber Guyger murder trial are talking about what went on from their perspective. in an exclusive interview with our media partner ABC News affiliate WFAA-TV. They did not give their names, but referred to themselves as jurors 21 and 34: “I think were were all on…MORE

Fort Worth Teen on the Run After Shooting Sister in the Leg

Fort Worth Teen on the Run After Shooting Sister in the Leg

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Police responded to a shooting call around 11 o’clock last night on Montague Street near MLK Freeway. WFAA-TV reports that no one was in the home when police arrived, but they received another call shortly afterward about a shooting victim showing up at a hospital. Police determined that a…MORE

Is Rick Perry Leaving The Trump White House?

Is Rick Perry Leaving The Trump White House?

Washington (WBAP/KLIF)  Former Texas Governor Rick Perry may be looking for a new job soon.  Politico is reporting Perry will announce his resignation as Energy Secretary by the end of November.  According to the online website, Perry has been planning to leave for several months and it’s not related to the current impeachment inquiry in…MORE

Texas Troopers’ Union Sues Over New Waistline Requirements

Texas Troopers’ Union Sues Over New Waistline Requirements

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A union for Texas troopers is suing the state over a new policy that limits the size of officers’ waistlines. The Texas Department of Public Safety is implementing new fitness requirements under which male officers’ waistlines must be no more than 40 inches and women’s waists must be 35 inches or…MORE

Trump Administration in Fort Worth to Discuss Affordable, Accessible Child Care

Trump Administration in Fort Worth to Discuss Affordable, Accessible Child Care

FORTH WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-The city of Fort Worth met with officials from the Trump Administration to discuss innovative ways to support working families and reduce the cost of child care through public private partnerships. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said the City is home to the second highest number of families with school-ages children in the…MORE

Guyger’s Defense Speaks on Outcome, Possible Appeal and Hug

Guyger’s Defense Speaks on Outcome, Possible Appeal and Hug

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Amber Guyger’s defense says, all things considered, the 10 year prison sentence given to Guyger for the shooting death of Botham Jean was a good outcome. Attorney Toby Shook says a murder conviction gives the jury a wide range to consider. “The publicity this case received, the intensity and the hard feelings…MORE

DPA President Responds to Calls for his Resignation Following Guyger Trial

DPA President Responds to Calls for his Resignation Following Guyger Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The President of the Dallas Police Association told WBAP/KLIF Thursday that he did nothing wrong in the minutes following the murder of Botham Jean, amid calls for him to resign. Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger was sentenced 10 years in prison this week in Jean’s murder. During Guyger’s trial testimony revealed…MORE

Dallas Judge’s Hug Not Embraced by All after Officer’s Trial

Dallas Judge’s Hug Not Embraced by All after Officer’s Trial

DALLAS (AP) – A Texas judge who hugged a former Dallas police officer convicted of murder and gave her a Bible is coming under scrutiny over whether she crossed an ethical line. The Freedom From Religion Foundation on Thursday filed a complaint against Judge Tammy Kemp with a Texas state agency that investigates allegations of…MORE