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Three Rescued from Lake Ray Hubbard

Three Rescued from Lake Ray Hubbard

(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fire and Rescue had to save a man and two children from Lake Ray Hubbard. The three had their boat sink Wednesday morning. All were wearing life vest and were found hanging on to a tree just north of State Highway 66. No injuries have been reported.MORE

Mineral Wells Drops Measure to be “Sanctuary City for Unborn”

Mineral Wells Drops Measure to be “Sanctuary City for Unborn”

MINERAL WELLS, Texas (AP) – The Mineral Wells City Council voted to not move forward with an ordinance that would prevent providers from performing abortions. The council voted 5-2 Monday night against the ordinance that was put forward by Mineral Wells Mayor Christopher Perricone. Perricone said he wanted to make his town a “sanctuary city…MORE

A New Lawsuit Filed by Victims of Elan City Lights Apartment Tragedy

A New Lawsuit Filed by Victims of Elan City Lights Apartment Tragedy

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Six more people are suing the crane company and Dallas apartment that a crane fell on last month during a severe storm forcing them to move out. 500 residents were displaced from the Elan City Lights apartment complex near Live Oak and 75; one woman died because of the crane collapse. According…MORE

Which GOP Lawmakers Have Condemned Trump’s Tweet

Which GOP Lawmakers Have Condemned Trump’s Tweet

Washington (CNN) – Tuesday’s vote on the House Democratic effort to condemn President Donald Trump’s use of racist language ended up falling along party lines, with 240 Democrats in favor and 187 Republicans opposed. In the immediate aftermath of Trump’s Sunday tirade — he told Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Illhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley to “go back” to their…MORE

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

O’Rourke’s Fundraising Woes Revive Concerns About Campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Beto O’Rourke stormed into the presidential race arguing his experience growing up along the southern border and a relatively moderate approach to politics would distinguish him in a crowded field. But four months into his campaign, other — previously unknown — candidates are seizing on the issues that were supposed to be…MORE

Grand Prairie ISD Board Appoints Interim Superintendent

Grand Prairie ISD Board Appoints Interim Superintendent

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- Deputy Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Linda Ellis has been appointed as Interim Superintendent of the Grand Prairie ISD by the Board of Trustees.  The action follows in the wake of the tragic death last week of Dr. Susan Simpson Hull. “We believe Ms. Ellis will preserve Dr. Hull’s vision while providing…MORE

Addison Police Working to Identify Man with Possible Information on Recent Murder

Addison Police Working to Identify Man with Possible Information on Recent Murder

ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Addison Police Department is working to identify a man believed to have information in connection to a murder earlier this month. According to Police, 82-year-old Joan Mulcahy was found dead July 1, at the Communities of Bent Tree Apartments in the 4800 block of Westgrove Drive. Mulcahy was confined to a wheelchair.…MORE

Dallas Police: Deep Ellum Robbers Luring Victims with Marijuana

Dallas Police: Deep Ellum Robbers Luring Victims with Marijuana

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are warning patrons of Deep Ellum to be on alert as they search for the suspects behind a recent series of disturbing robberies. Investigators say they’ve received several reports from victims who say they were approached be either one or two men who offered them a drag of marijuana…MORE