Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A deadly crash on southbound Parkerville Road this morning claimed the life of a motorcyclist. Police say the victim had been traveling with several other bikers through DeSoto around one this morning when the accident occurred. The victim lost control of his motorcycle and fell off of his bike. When he got…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata says due process was followed in the Roy Oliver murder case. Oliver was found guilty of murder and sentenced to 15 years this week in the killing of a 15-year old boy who was a passenger in a car of teens leaving a party when he…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A North Texas woman convicted in state court of illegal voting has been sentenced to 10 months in federal prison for violating her parole from a fraud case by casting a ballot. Crystal Mason was sentenced to five years in state prison after pleading guilty in March to voting illegally…… MORE
FARMERSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Federal officials may sue a Texas town over its decision to halt a religious association’s plans to build a Muslim cemetery. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether Farmersville violated a law designated to stop municipalities from discriminating against land use decisions, the Dallas Morning News reported. The U.S. Attorney General’s Office…… MORE
PHOENIX (AP) – Former Vice President Joe Biden says he thought of Senator John McCain as a brother, with `a lot of family fights.’ The Democrat dabbed his eyes early in his speech Thursday at the Phoenix memorial service for the longtime Republican senator. Biden says the two men got to know each other while…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office is considering pursuing additional charges against former Balch Springs Police Officer Roy Oliver. Oliver was convicted of Murder Tuesday in the shooting death of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. He was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison. Oliver’s accused of pulling a gun on two women when he…… MORE
SAGINAW (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Saginaw partnered with Tarrant County Transportation service for a special ride service. This service offers a guaranteed trip fare of $2.50 for residents who are disabled or over 65. “This service gives them an opportunity to live their lives, go visit friends, attend appointments, that sort of thing,” City…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The family of Jordan Edward’s is now able to go forward with a civil suit against former Balch Springs Officer Roy Oliver and the City of Balch Springs. Because Oliver is guilty of murdering unarmed, teenager Jordan Edwards, Edward’s family Attorney Daryl Washington said they can sue the department for failing to…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott released a School Safety Action Plan Summary Thursday. The summary details actions taken over the summer by school districts across Texas to improve and expand school safety measures. “Elected leaders, community members, students, teachers, parents and everyday Texans all share the common goal of making schools a safe place for…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Even with cracks large enough to poke a finger through, McKinney ISD its starting its football season on time and in its new nearly $70 million stadium. Inspectors have determined that the cracks will not hurt anyone and are unlike the problem that temporarily closed down Allen ISD’s stadium for over a …… MORE
