ROYSE CITY, Texas (AP) – The widow of a Dallas-area firefighter is facing a capital murder charge after prosecutors said new evidence led to the upgraded count in his 2016 fatal shooting. Chacey Tyler Poynter of Royse City was charged with conspiracy to commit murder following the off-duty death of Robert Poynter, a University Park…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday $9 million in additional Operation Stonegarden Grant Program funding to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along the border. The announcement follows a previous release of $4 million in grant funding as part of the $30 million in Operations Orders approved by the U.S…… MORE
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police are investigating an overnight shooting at the Bravo Apartments on Savoy Drive near Ballpark Way. A man was shot and killed in his truck after an argument. WBAP/KLIF’s Scott Sidway spoke with a witness who said that her “car was messed up by the man who was shot.” Princess…… MORE
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A police chase involving Grand Prairie officers ended with a suspect being shot dead in Cedar Hill. Grand Prairie Police say a driver took off around 11 last night as an officer attempted to make a traffic stop. During the over 12-mile chase, police say the man abruptly came to a…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) Democrat Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has endorsed Fort Worth Mayoral candidate Deborah Peoples. In a tweet, Sander said, “In Fort Worth on Saturday we can elect a true progressive for Mayor. Deborah Peoples will work to level the playing field. She will address income inequality and ensure equity for every family. Do…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Three cities that are among the largest in Texas, with a combined population of more than 3.5 million people, are holding mayoral elections Saturday. Nine candidates are vying to replace Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, who is unable to seek a third term due to term limits. The Dallas Morning News in an…… MORE
SHERMAN (WBAP/KLIF) – A new trial has been granted to the former Richardson Mayor and her developer husband convicted on federal corruption and bribery charges. According to prosecutors, Laura Maczka, now Laura Jordan, took money from developer Mark Jordan in exchange for votes. The two are now married and were each sentenced for their crimes earlier…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The redevelopment of property at Valley View mall in North Dallas is underway. Demolition of the old Sears building and auto center at Valley View began Thursday as developers pave the way for a new development in what will be known as “midtown” near LBJ Freeway and Preston Road. In its place,…… MORE
FORNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- Forney Mayor Rick Wilson filed a lawsuit against the Kaufman County Chief Appraiser for making a calculation error and raising property taxes tens of thousands of dollars. “Individual’s rights were not taken into consideration…there was over $2 billion worth of increase in evaluations in a county that only has a little over $10 billion,” Wilson…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – White House lawyer Emmet Flood is objecting to what he calls the “political” report by special counsel Robert Mueller. In a letter to Attorney General William Barr, Flood says President Donald Trump will protect executive privilege in the face of congressional inquiries. Flood says Mueller’s comments that the president could not be…… MORE
