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Investigation Continues into Death of Frisco Mother and Child

Investigation Continues into Death of Frisco Mother and Child

FRISCO, TX – Frisco Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a mother and child. In late March, police were called to do a welfare check near the 15200 block of Preachers Lane. When officers arrived they found a Tejas Pachika, 6, dead and the mother, 41-year-old Vasavi Vaka, clinging to life. She…MORE

Trump Considering Sanctuary Cities for Migrants

Trump Considering Sanctuary Cities for Migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s “giving strong considerations” to placing “Illegal Immigrants in Sanctuary Cities only.” He tweeted that on Friday hours after the White House said the idea was no longer under consideration. Trump is accusing Democrats of failing to overhaul immigration laws and tweeting that, “The Radical Left always seems…MORE

Dallas County District Attorney Announces “Sweeping Reform Policies” to Combat “Mass Incarceration”

Dallas County District Attorney Announces “Sweeping Reform Policies” to Combat “Mass Incarceration”

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot announced Thursday sweeping reform policies that he said will have a positive impact on the criminal justice system. “The data-driven reform policies that I am implementing will help make our system more fair and just for everyone, without regard to race or financial standing in the…MORE

Governor Abbott Defends Sales Tax Increase, Says Lower Property Taxes Coming

Governor Abbott Defends Sales Tax Increase, Says Lower Property Taxes Coming

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Governor Greg Abbott explained a three-pronged approach to his plan on reducing sales taxes in the short and long term. Speaking on the Chris Salcedo Show on WBAP, Abbott the three steps are: reforming the appraisal system, reducing the property tax rate, and closing “back doors” that local tax authorities can…MORE

Southwest Airlines Extends Grounding of 737 Max Until August

Southwest Airlines Extends Grounding of 737 Max Until August

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southwest Airlines is extending its grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 8 flights by two months and it’s a situation that could have a major impact on the busy summer travel season. The Dallas-based company announced Thursday, it will extend the grounding from its initial June deadline to August 5th. Southwest…MORE

Court Hearing for Man Charged in Deep Ellum Beating Delayed Until May

Court Hearing for Man Charged in Deep Ellum Beating Delayed Until May

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

Dedication Planned Saturday in West For Explosion Memorial

Dedication Planned Saturday in West For Explosion Memorial

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

Five Area City Mayors Recognized for Funding DFW 64 Mile Connector Trail

Five Area City Mayors Recognized for Funding DFW 64 Mile Connector Trail

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

Social Media Comments Prompt Safety Concerns for State Representative from Plano

Social Media Comments Prompt Safety Concerns for State Representative from Plano

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