Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Deep Ellum bartender charged in connection with the alleged beating of a woman that was caught on tape, was scheduled to make a court appearance Friday but the hearing did not take place. The hearing had been scheduled for Friday but lawyers wanted it delayed. 30-year Austin Shuffield is accused…… MORE
Wise County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Wise County Sheriff’s office is looking for a young girl who was seen on home security cameras asking for help on Tuesday. The girl was seen and heard on camera in the Indian Trails subdivision at around 1:15 p.m. “I’m really scared, will you please open your gate, please…”…… MORE
WEST, Texas (AP) — Ceremonies will be held this weekend in a Central Texas town to remember the 15 people killed in a 2013 fertilizer plant fire and explosion. Organizers say the City of West Fallen Heroes Memorial will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday. The April 17, 2013, blast at the West Fertilizer Co.…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Regional Transportation Council recognizes mayors from the five area cities for helping to fund a trail that will stretch 64 miles from Downtown Fort Worth to Downtown Dallas. Mayors from Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving and Dallas have been a part of the Veloweb Trail since 2013. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s office said Thursday it has concerns about the safety of State Representative Jeff Leach of Plano. Rep. Leach chairs the state committee hearing testimony about a bill that would criminalize women who have abortions. He said this week he doesn’t support it and that the bill wouldn’t get…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas House is debating an issue that will cap the growth of property tax rates at 2.5%. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes property taxes should come down but they need to find a better number or else the city will have to make major changes. “It would be very dangerous…… MORE
WEST, Texas (AP) – A dedication ceremony will take place this Saturday to remember those killed in a fertilizer plant explosion. The West Fertilizer Company blast happened six years ago in the small town of about 3,000, just south of Dallas. It took the lives of a dozen emergency personnel and three West residents. Workers started building…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – Prosecutors say Obama administration White House counsel Greg Craig has been indicted on charges of making false statements and concealing information about foreign lobbying. The U.S. attorney’s office in Washington says Thursday that the 74-year-old Craig is charged in a two-count indictment. He’s accused of willfully concealing material facts from the Justice…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police Officer who was seriously hurt on duty last year is being honored by the department. Officer Crystal Almeida received a standing ovation Thursday after she was named the 2019 Theodore Roosevelt Award Winner. The award recognizes an Officer who has overcome overwhelming obstacles. On April 24, 2018, Officer Almeida, a…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Attorney Michael Avenatti could face a sentence of 335 years in prison if convicted of charges in a 36-count federal indictment. The indictment announced Thursday in Los Angeles alleges Avenattti stole millions of dollars from clients, didn’t pay taxes, committed bank fraud and lied during bankruptcy proceedings. U.S. Attorney Nick Hanna…… MORE
