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George W. Bush welcomes new US citizens at Texas ceremony

George W. Bush welcomes new US citizens at Texas ceremony

  DALLAS (AP) — Former President George W. Bush welcomed new U.S. citizens Monday during a naturalization ceremony in Dallas, saying that “amid all the complications of policy, may we never forget that immigration is a blessing and a strength.” Bush and former first lady Laura Bush spoke to the around 50 candidates for naturalization…MORE

Collin Co. Sheriffs Department Launches App, Real-time Updates and Information

Collin Co. Sheriffs Department Launches App, Real-time Updates and Information

COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Collin County Sheriffs Department launches an app to provide real time updates and information to citizens. The Mobile App is free and is now available for download, in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. Sergeant Jessica Pond says the app allows easy access to the most important features of their website including…MORE

Charges Dismissed Against Three Dallas Police Officers

Charges Dismissed Against Three Dallas Police Officers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Charges against three dallas police officers accused of recklessly causing the death of a 32-year-old man were dropped Monday. According to the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, charges of misdemeanor deadly conduct against Dallas Police Sgt. Kevin Mansell and Officers Danny Vasquez and Dustin Dillard were all dropped in the death of…MORE

Former President Calling on Congress to Deliver Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Former President Calling on Congress to Deliver Comprehensive Immigration Reform

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President George W. Bush is calling on Congress to deliver comprehensive immigration reform. The 43rd President of the United States said Monday that he’s confident the U.S. will “have a fair and just immigration policy soon.” In front of a crowd of nearly 50 newly naturalized U.S. citizens from 22 countries, at the…MORE

Emmitt Smith Company Dips Toe in South Dallas Development

Emmitt Smith Company Dips Toe in South Dallas Development

DALLAS – A real estate company owned by former Cowboys great Emmitt Smith is trying to revitalize a South Dallas building. Emmitt Smith Communities has joined up with American South Real Estate Fund to finance and renovate the 30,000-square-foot Urban League building on South Lancaster Road. The project is estimated to cost around $6 million.…MORE

Crews Still Battling Massive Fire at Houston-Area Petrochemical Plant

Crews Still Battling Massive Fire at Houston-Area Petrochemical Plant

DEER PARK (WBAP/KLIF News) – Firefighters are still battling a massive blaze at a petrochemicals terminal in Deer Park, about 20 miles southeast of Houston. The fire erupted at the Intercontinental Terminals Company Sunday morning when the terminal that stores petrochemical liquids and gases, including fuel and bunker oil, ignited. Authorities said the flames have…MORE

Courts: Former Dallas Officer Amber Guyger Trial Date Set for August

Courts: Former Dallas Officer Amber Guyger Trial Date Set for August

UPDATE: Dallas County court records show former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger has an August 12th trial date. She’s charged with murder in the shooting death of Botham Jean at their apartment complex last year. Guyger said she went into the wrong unit and thought Jean was an intruder. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)- An evidentiary hearing is…MORE

Beto O’Rouke Raises $6.1M Online in 24 hours

Beto O’Rouke Raises $6.1M Online in 24 hours

WASHINGTON (AP) – Beto O’Rourke’s Democratic presidential campaign says he raised more than $6 million online during the first 24 hours after he announced his White House bid last week. O’Rourke spokesman Chris Evans tweeted Monday the “record-breaking” $6.1 million came “without a dime” from political action committees, corporations or special interests. The $6.1 million…MORE

Southwest Airlines Begins Flights to Hawaii

Southwest Airlines Begins Flights to Hawaii

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight to Hawaii touched down in Honolulu on Sunday afternoon, marking a milestone for the Dallas-based airline. It’s the first time the airline flew passengers so far over open ocean to such a distant destination. Southwest veteran pilot, Capt. Michael Styer told our media partner WFAA-TV. “It’s been a…MORE

2 kidnapped Texas children found safe; Truck driver arrested

2 kidnapped Texas children found safe; Truck driver arrested

WINSLOW, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a truck driver accused of kidnapping two children in Texas has been arrested on northern Arizona and the boy and girl are both safe. Winslow police say 47-year-old Marshall Pendergrass of Jacksonville, Florida was taken into custody Saturday and is facing federal charges. It was unclear Sunday if he…MORE