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Trump says ‘Little Delay’ Possible on Kavanaugh

Trump says ‘Little Delay’ Possible on Kavanaugh

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says “a little delay” may be needed on an upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh. But the president is predicting that it will “work out very well.” The president is facing questions about Kavanaugh amid scrutiny of a woman’s claim that…MORE

Irving Hostage Situation Over; Man Found Dead Inside Home

Irving Hostage Situation Over; Man Found Dead Inside Home

Updated at 2:45pm: The man accused of taking hostages at a home in Las Colinas was found dead Monday afternoon. Irving police believe the man, who was at one point holding five hostages, was involved in a domestic dispute with his estranged wife. The hostages were able to escape the home earlier Monday.   Original…MORE

US Border Patrol Agent Confessed to Killing Four Women, Police Say

US Border Patrol Agent Confessed to Killing Four Women, Police Say

HOUSTON (AP) – A U.S. Border Patrol supervisor is being called a serial killer. Juan David Ortiz allegedly confessed to killing four women and assaulting a fifth. He’s being held on $2.5 million bond on four counts of murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful restraint. According to court records, Ortiz “provided a…MORE

Dak Leads Cowboys To Win Over NY Gaints

Dak Leads Cowboys To Win Over NY Gaints

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Dak Prescott threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to Tavon Austin on the third play of the game and the Dallas Cowboys sacked Eli Manning six times in a 20-13 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. The Dallas defense was strong again, just as in an opening loss at…MORE

Dallas Hospital Gives Bicycle Helmets to Kids to Promote Safety

Dallas Hospital Gives Bicycle Helmets to Kids to Promote Safety

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — 500 kids received free bicycle helmets this weekend thanks to the Medical City Children’s Hospital. The giveaways were part of the “Hard hats for Little Heads” program, and the goal is to keep parents and kids aware of just how important wearing a helmet can be. “A properly fitting bike helmet…MORE

Man Accused of Ramming TV Station with Truck Released from Jail

Man Accused of Ramming TV Station with Truck Released from Jail

DALLAS — The man police say intentionally rammed a downtown Dallas television station with a truck earlier this month is out of jail because his case was never filed. According to WFAA-TV, 34-year-old Michael Chadwick Fry was released because, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, they can only hold a person so long without…MORE

A Protest Outside of AT&T Stadium Before the Cowboys vs. Giants Game

A Protest Outside of AT&T Stadium Before the Cowboys vs. Giants Game

DALLAS (AP) – Demonstrators, including some who carried empty coffins, marched outside AT&T Stadium ahead of Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys game to protest recent fatal police shootings. Attorney Lee Merritt, who represents the family of Botham Jean, says protesters are demanding that Dallas police officer Amber Guyger be fired and charged with murder instead of manslaughter…MORE

A Memorial Has Been Set Up In Fort Worth For Officer Garrett Hull

A Memorial Has Been Set Up In Fort Worth For Officer Garrett Hull

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A memorial has been set up at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex for Officer Garrett Hull, who was killed in the line of duty last week. According to Fort Worth Police Department’s Twitter page, anyone wanting to express support and condolences to Officer Hull and his family are encouraged to…MORE

Robbery suspects to face capital murder charges

Robbery suspects to face capital murder charges

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The two accused bandits arrested for the fatal shooting of a north Texas undercover police officer during a bar robbery reportedly will face capital murder charges. Samuel Mayfield and Timothy Huff remain jailed without bond. Fort Worth Police say the death of officer Garrett Hull means the charges against Mayfield and…MORE

Fry Released After Allegedly Ramming Building With Truck

Fry Released After Allegedly Ramming Building With Truck

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — The man police say intentionally rammed a downtown TV station with a rented truck earlier this month is out of jail… because his case was never filed. WFAA-TV reports 34 year old Michael Chadwick Fry was released on Thursday… because, as a spokesperson for the sheriffs office explained, they can only hold…MORE