DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott supports constitutional carry legislation currently working its way through the state legislature. The Texas House already approved a measure that would allow Texans to carry firearms without a permit. The Senate is debating a similar measure while a newly established committee is considering its specifics. “Once the Senate…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s a second sex crime charge in less than a month for a former DFW Country radio host. A month after being accused of rape by a minor, 47-year old Justin Frazell of Mansfield was charged Monday with one misdemeanor count of indecent assault, according to the Dallas Morning News. Details…… MORE
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to county judges across the state on Monday, asking them to send to the Governor’s office a full and accurate estimate of the fiscal impact the current surge of migrants at the southern border border is having on their respective counties. “Securing the border is the federal…… MORE
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Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of North Texas gun dealers have been targeted by thieves in the past two weeks. 42 guns were stolen from three different gun dealers according to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms. Republic Arsenal in Coppell; Elliot White Gun Company in North Richland Hills; and SK Arms in…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A battered and worn copper coin that was struck by the original U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in 1794, and was a prototype for the then brand new country’s silver dollars and other coins has been auctioned for considerably more than expected. Dallas based Heritage Auctions sold the coin Friday evening for $840,000.…… MORE
Allen (WBAP/KLIF) – A 20 year old Allen resident has been arrested for the murders of his mother and sister. The bodies of Isil Borat and Burcu Hezar were found Saturday morning in their home near the Twin Creeks Golf Club in Allen. Burak Hezar was arrested at DFW Airport, waiting for a flight to…… MORE
Austin (AP) – State health officials say more than 1.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses are headed Texas’ way for next week. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday more than 708,000 first doses are headed to 928 providers in 129 Texas counties, while more than 570,000 second doses also have been ordered. About…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department has released video footage of the deadly officer involved shooting this week on the service road of 635 near Coit Road. Dallas Police helicopter footage shows 28-year-old Edgar Luis Tirado run across all lanes of traffic on a busy 635 on Monday afternoon. According to Police, Officers confronted…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Senate took steps toward police reforms in the state. One bill passed Thursday would require officers to step up if they see unreasonable force being used. Democratic Sen. Borris Miles of Houston filed the bill in response to the George Floyd case. Texas police unions and criminal justice advocates support…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas couple is facing charges for their alleged involvement in the January 6 breach of the United States Capitol building. According to the FBI, Mark and Janise Middleton, of Forestburg in rural Montague County, were arrested this week. A Federal complaint shows surveillance photos taken by Police body cam that captured…… MORE
