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Arlington Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Ballpark Way

Arlington Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Ballpark Way

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

Grand Prairie Police Chase Ends With Fatal Shots Fired in Cedar Hill

Grand Prairie Police Chase Ends With Fatal Shots Fired in Cedar Hill

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

Bernie Sanders Backs Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate

Bernie Sanders Backs Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate

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

Mayoral Elections Saturday in 3 of Largest Cities in Texas

Mayoral Elections Saturday in 3 of Largest Cities in Texas

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

New Trial Granted for Former Richardson Mayor, Husband

New Trial Granted for Former Richardson Mayor, Husband

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

Forney Mayor Sues County’s Chief Appraiser for Mistakes, Surges in Property Taxes

Forney Mayor Sues County’s Chief Appraiser for Mistakes, Surges in Property Taxes

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

Trump to Retain Right to Invoke Privilege

Trump to Retain Right to Invoke Privilege

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

Plano City Council Candidate Trying to Clear His Name Amid Email Scandal

Plano City Council Candidate Trying to Clear His Name Amid Email Scandal

PLANO  (WBAP/KLIF News) –  Just days ahead of an election, a candidate for Plano City Council said police are investigating how an email with a homophobic slur was sent from his account to the Plano Police Association. Daniel Long claims he was hacked and that he initiated an investigation into the situation. “There is definitely…MORE

Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To North Texas In Anticipation Of Severe Weather

Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To North Texas In Anticipation Of Severe Weather

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday that he deployed state resources to the North Texas area and other locations in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit the region through Friday. In addition to water rescue operations teams, the Governor also deployed helicopters and boats, and placed other resources on standby, in the event…MORE