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Texan Faces Up to 88 Years on Terrorism-related Convictions

Texan Faces Up to 88 Years on Terrorism-related Convictions

DALLAS (AP) — A North Texas man faces up to 88 years in a U.S. prison after being convicted of sharing online messages promoting terrorism and lying to investigators. Prosecutors in Dallas on Monday announced Said Azzam Mohamad Rahim was convicted on eight counts related to social media and supporting terrorism. Jurors on Friday convicted him of…MORE

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: “House Bill 3 will transform our public schools…”

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: “House Bill 3 will transform our public schools…”

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following the passage of House Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood: “I congratulate Sen. Taylor and the Texas Senate on the passage of this monumental and historic education reform bill. House Bill 3 will transform our public schools with cutting edge strategies that…MORE

Photo Gallery Opens to Show Dallas Officer’s Captured Moments, “Faces of Service”

Photo Gallery Opens to Show Dallas Officer’s Captured Moments, “Faces of Service”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Janette Kennedy Gallery opens it’s doors to showcase moments with Dallas Police Officers. Senior Corporal Lindsey Allen calls it “The Faces of Service Exhibition” because each photo tells a story and shows officer’s dedication. “I can remember each little story about the picture whether it was SWAT putting on their equipment or when…MORE

Highway 75 in Richardson Officially Getting a New Name

Highway 75 in Richardson Officially Getting a New Name

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A stretch of Highway 75 north of Dallas will soon go by a new name. A portion of Central Expressway through Richardson will be named after fallen Richardson Police Officer David Sherrard beginning September 1, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday. “I am announcing the David Sherrard Memorial Highway,” said Governor…MORE

WATCH: Nearly 30 Unmarked Graves Discovered by Technology at Plano Cemeteries

WATCH: Nearly 30 Unmarked Graves Discovered by Technology at Plano Cemeteries

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A historical preservation group is responsible for the discovery of close to 30 unmarked graves in the two historically black Plano cemeteries. The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation was researching Old City Cemetery and Davis Cemetery when it resorted to technology. “We wanted to see if we could find any unmarked graves,”…MORE

House Panel to Vote on Holding Barr in Contempt

House Panel to Vote on Holding Barr in Contempt

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler has scheduled a Wednesday vote to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for not providing special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report. Nadler had given Barr until 9 a.m. Monday to comply with his demand. Now Nadler is proposing to hold Barr in contempt…MORE

Baylor Announces $100 Million Gift, Largest in University History

Baylor Announces $100 Million Gift, Largest in University History

WACO, Texas (AP) – Baylor University  announced a $100 million donation that administrators said is the largest gift in school history. In a statement, the university said the donor wishes to remain anonymous. The donation, announced Saturday night in Waco, has been earmarked for Baylor’s $1.1 billion Give Light philanthropic campaign that includes teaching, research…MORE

Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Attended by Hundreds in Austin

Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Attended by Hundreds in Austin

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of North Texas police agencies were on hand in Austin Sunday for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial Service. The service included the reading of names of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2018.  The list included Officer Garrett Hull of the Fort Worth Police Department…MORE

Bartender Who Served Plano Mass Shooter Arrested

Bartender Who Served Plano Mass Shooter Arrested

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – A Plano bartender is facing up to a year in jail for allegedly over-serving the man who shot eight people at a Cowboys watch party back in 2017. Brett Stalcup is an attorney who represents some of the victims’ families and tells WFAA-TV the problem goes above bartender Lindsey Glass. “Well there’s…MORE

St. Louis Blues Force Dallas Stars To Game 7

St. Louis Blues Force Dallas Stars To Game 7

DALLAS (AP) – The St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars are going to the limit. The Blues have forced a Game 7 in their NHL second-round series by scoring three unanswered goals in a 4-1 victory at Dallas. David Perron furnished the game-winner in the second period, and the Blues broke it open when Jaden…MORE