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Dallas Police Still Searching for Missing Teen

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are joining forces with private investigators in trying to locate a 16-year-old Dallas girl, missing since August 31, 2018. Linda de la O was last seen leaving her house near Preston and Arapaho Road, after arguing with a cousin. Her mother says Linda sent a message using the Snapchat app…MORE

Young Dallas Area Child Dies Following Tragic Traffic Accident

Young Dallas Area Child Dies Following Tragic Traffic Accident

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – A seven year old boy hit by a car in Lake Highlands last Monday has died of his injuries.  Dallas Police say Alberto Meija died despite airlifting for treatment.  Police say the accident happened on busy northbound Skillman Road near Audelia.  Dallas Police indicate no charges are likely to be filed against…MORE

According to Texas Officials Thousands of Suspected Non-Citizens Have Been Voting Since the 1990’s

According to Texas Officials Thousands of Suspected Non-Citizens Have Been Voting Since the 1990’s

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas elections officials say they’ve identified tens of thousands of suspected non-citizens since the 1990s who have voted. Texas Secretary of State spokesman Sam Taylor says they “are very confident” the citizenship data used is current. Voting rights activists called the numbers suspect and expressed concerns that eligible voters will wind…MORE

Former and Suspended Dallas Police Officers Convicted of Gambling Related Charges

Former and Suspended Dallas Police Officers Convicted of Gambling Related Charges

DALLAS (AP) – A former Dallas police officer and two suspended officers have been convicted on gambling-related charges. The Dallas Morning News reports court records show ex-officer Edrick Smith and Senior Cpls. Rogers Williams and Edward Van Meter each took plea agreements earlier this month. Smith pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted gambling…MORE

The Texas Rangers are retiring Adrian Beltre’s number

The Texas Rangers are retiring Adrian Beltre’s number

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers have decided to retire third baseman Adrian Beltre’s number. The team wrapped up its winter banquet Friday by announcing Beltre’s number 29 will be retired this coming June. The exact date has not yet been set. Beltre retired from baseball in November after 21 years in the major leagues;…MORE

Roofing scammer sentenced to eight years

Roofing scammer sentenced to eight years

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF) – A 30 year old Arlington man is going to prison for running a roofing scam. Patrick Jenkins has been sentenced to eight years for cheating more than 40 residents of Arlington, Mansfield, and North Richland Hills. He admitted he used his company, SOS Roofing and Construction, to scam victims who paid him…MORE

Deadly Athens School Bus – Union Pacific Train Collision

Deadly Athens School Bus – Union Pacific Train Collision

UPDATE: 1-25 7:35 pm   Names of the injured now released; 13 year old Christopher Bonilla died in the crash 9 year old Joselyne Torres, operated on and in stable condition late Saturday at Dallas Children’s Hospital 78 year old bus driver John Stevens of Mabank, treated and released. *************************************************************************   ATHENS, TX – WBAP/KLIF –…MORE

Texas Attorney General Reports 95,000 Non Citizens are Registered to Vote

Texas Attorney General Reports 95,000 Non Citizens are Registered to Vote

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Attorney General has announced that 95,000 people identified by the Department of Public Safety as non-U.S. citizens matched voter registration in Texas. Ken Paxton’s office also said it is believed 58,000 of them have voted in at least one election in Texas. Paxton said every single instance of illegal voting…MORE

Plano Police Department Mourns the Loss of Retired K-9 Officer

Plano Police Department Mourns the Loss of Retired K-9 Officer

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A beloved member of the Plano Police Department has died. The department announced Friday the loss of one of its K9’s, Dio. The dog passed away following a long illness after retiring from the force in September. Dio was a sable German Shepherd from the Czech Republic and started his tour of…MORE

Trump Announces Deal to End Shutdown

Trump Announces Deal to End Shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks – until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end what has become a record, 35-day partial shutdown. Some 800,000 federal workers have had to work without pay or have been kept from doing their jobs as Trump…MORE