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Baby Boom at Grand Prairie Fire Department

Baby Boom at Grand Prairie Fire Department

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Grand Prairie Fire Department is experiencing a baby boom! Ten babies have joined the fire family and the department said they couldn’t be happier. 7 girls and 3 boys, range between 3-12 months in age. Future local firefighters perhaps?MORE

Former U.S. Swimmer Sues Cooper Clinic Following Suspension

Former U.S. Swimmer Sues Cooper Clinic Following Suspension

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A former University of Texas swimmer is suing the Cooper Clinic in Dallas following a suspension that halted her swimming career. Madisyn Cox, a former member of the U.S. National Swim Team, filed a lawsuit Monday against an affiliate of the Cooper Clinic for negligently producing and selling its Cooper Complete Elite…MORE

Various Tributes from the United States Honor Notre Dame Cathedral

Various Tributes from the United States Honor Notre Dame Cathedral

PARIS (AP) – The White House says the bells of Notre Dame cathedral “will sound again.” Press secretary Sarah Sanders says President Donald Trump offered his condolences Tuesday to French President Emmanuel Macron over the fire that caused major damage to the iconic building. She says America stands with the French, the city of Paris…MORE

VP Mike Pence to Visit Dallas Wednesday

VP Mike Pence to Visit Dallas Wednesday

(WBAP/KLIF) – Vice President Mike Pence will be in Texas Wednesday. Pence will visit both Dallas and Midland, attending a fundraiser in Dallas and then touring an oil rig in West Texas. The Vice President visited the Lone Star State numerous times last year. One of those trips was to speak at the National Rifle…MORE

Arlington Police Credit “One Mind” Campaign Training in Dealing with the Mentally Ill

Arlington Police Credit “One Mind” Campaign Training in Dealing with the Mentally Ill

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Arlington police have joined forces with hundreds of police departments nationwide in a training program that helps them better deal with people suffering from mental illness. According to a survey of law enforcement by the Mental Illness Policy Organization, 63% of respondents said the amount of time their departments spend on service…MORE

Dallas Firefighters Endorse Mayoral Candidate, Applaud Commitment to Public Safety

Dallas Firefighters Endorse Mayoral Candidate, Applaud Commitment to Public Safety

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Fire Fighters Association announced Monday its endorsement of Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs to be the next Mayor of Dallas. “We’ve thoroughly reviewed all nine Mayoral candidates and Scott Griggs stands out from the group with an invigorating, new plan to push Dallas forward,” said Dallas Fire Fighters Association President Jim…MORE

Arlington Police Investigate 3 Murders Within 24 Hours

Arlington Police Investigate 3 Murders Within 24 Hours

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Arlington is investigating three murders in a 24 hour span, including the shooting death of a man in his own driveway yesterday afternoon. Arlington residents say it doesn’t change how they feel about the city. One man says it’ll make him be more aware, but will not cause…MORE

Conflicting Information Revealed in 9-11 Call of Deep Ellum Assault

Conflicting Information Revealed in 9-11 Call of Deep Ellum Assault

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Exclusive audio obtained by our media partner, WFAA-TV, of the 9-11 call made on the night of a highly publicized assault of a woman in Deep Ellum appears to counter her details of events. During the altercation over where L’Daijohnique Lee’s car was parked — she is heard using racial slurs. Beating…MORE

Texas Property Tax Bill Clears Senate Over Big City Backlash

Texas Property Tax Bill Clears Senate Over Big City Backlash

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A bill designed to limit rapid growth of property taxes in Texas has won its first round of approval in the state Senate. Gov. Greg Abbott and Republican legislative leaders have made property tax relief a top priority of the legislative session. The bill approved Monday wouldn’t reduce property taxes, but…MORE