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Henderson County Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Search for Missing North Texas Woman

Henderson County Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Search for Missing North Texas Woman

NORTH TEXAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas woman has been missing for two weeks and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help find her. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, 25-year-old Brenda Lizbeth Montanez vanished Sunday January 27th. She’s Hispanic and 5-feet tall and drives a maroon…MORE

Many Early Tax Filers Are Angry Over an Unexpected ‘You Owe’

Many Early Tax Filers Are Angry Over an Unexpected ‘You Owe’

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – As thousands of americans are reporting lower returns on their taxes under President Trump’s new tax law, North Texans remain split on whether or not the law is good. “I think there’s a disconnect between government and the people and what it takes to actually survive, said one North Texas man;…MORE

DWI Suspect Bites Off Part of Police Officer’s Ear

DWI Suspect Bites Off Part of Police Officer’s Ear

Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A DWI suspect in Denton literally chewed up a police officer. Christopher Rogers was stopped the other day in Denton for suspicion of drunk driving he became combative, and attacked a sergeant. He pummeled the sergeant then bit off a piece of his ear. Other officers subdued Rogers, and he now…MORE

Trump tries to turn border debate his way with El Paso rally

Trump tries to turn border debate his way with El Paso rally

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is trying to turn the debate over a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border back to his political advantage as his signature pledge to American voters threatens to become a model of unfulfilled promises. Trump will hold his first campaign rally since November’s midterm elections in El Paso, Texas, on…MORE

Hundreds Reportedly Abused by Southern Baptist Leaders

Hundreds Reportedly Abused by Southern Baptist Leaders

SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Two newspapers are reporting that about 380 Southern Baptist church leaders and workers have been accused of sexual misconduct since 1998, leaving more than 700 victims. The San Antonio Express-News and the Houston Chronicle reported Sunday that their six-month joint investigation found that many of the victims were shunned by their…MORE

A Paramedic is Hospitalized After Ambulance Was Hit While Rendering Aid

A Paramedic is Hospitalized After Ambulance Was Hit While Rendering Aid

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two paramedics were injured early Sunday morning while responding to another medical emergency. About 3:15 a.m., Sunday morning with lights & sirens going, A Dallas Fire-Rescue Unit was hit by another vehicle at the intersection of W. Davis Street and North Westmoreland Road. Both paramedics, and the driver of the other…MORE

Statement from Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker

Statement from Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker

(WBAP/KLIF) -Richardson, TX – I was extremely disappointed and embarrassed to see the online comment by Councilman Scott Dunn in response to a tweet by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez earlier this week. While I certainly respect Councilman Dunn’s, or any citizen’s, right to freely express his or her opinion on any issue of public concern,…MORE

House fire in Tyler kills two

House fire in Tyler kills two

Tyler (WBAP/KLIF) – An early Saturday morning house fire in Tyler, east of the metroplex, has killed a man and a child, and critically injured three others. The Tyler Fire Department says the fire originated in the home’s living room, but what started it has not yet been determined.MORE

One Man Shot Dead; Double Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In To Police.

One Man Shot Dead; Double Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In To Police.

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police say a 56 year old suspect wanted in a double shooting Friday night, leaving one man dead and a second hospitalized, has turned himself in.  Dallas Police say a felony first degree murder warrant had been issued for Michael Hudson.  28 year old Thomas Rodriguez died from his injuries;…MORE