UPDATE September 1, 2019 at 8:08 PM MIDLAND, Texas (AP) – Authorities say the death toll during a West Texas shooting rampage in which seven people died and 22 others were injured may have been even higher had the shooter not been stopped and killed outside a crowded movie theater. At a news conference Sunday,…… MORE
DALLAS – The Dallas County District Attorney has announced the death of Justin Lord, Assistant D A., who officials say was found dead in his home Saturday, August 31, 2019. “We are absolutely heartbroken. Justin Lord was not only a dedicated attorney, he was also an unwavering advocate for our community. Full details are unknown…… MORE
SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office released the cause of death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The medical examiners report shows Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol. It says he had powerful painkillers Fentanyl and Oxycodone in his system along with alcohol and choked on his vomit.…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police are not be permitted to request any more time off during the upcoming trial of former officer officer Amber Guyger. She’s charged with murder in the death of Botham Jean, who was shot in his own apartment. The trial is scheduled to start on September 23rd. Guyger was off-duty but…… MORE
Dallas – Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a win Thursday for former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald in court Thursday. Dallas Associate Judge Associate Judge Monica Purdy signed an order Thursday City Manager David Cooke, Assistant City Manager Jay Chapa and Manny Ramirez, president of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association should make…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Police Detective Jim Leavelle, who was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when Jack Ruby jumped from a crowd of reporters and shot Oswald, has died. He was 99. Leavelle described the incident in the old Dallas Police Headquarters basement at Harwood and Main Streets countless times over the past 56 years.…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Arlington could be the future home of the nation’s ‘Medal of Honor Museum.’ Arlington and Denver, Colorado have been named the top two finalists for the site of the museum. While visiting Arlington Thursday, the project’s CEO, Joe Daniels said the city would be a great fit. “In order…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department’s inspector general says former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump. The watchdog office says Comey broke FBI rules by giving a memo containing unclassified information to a friend with instructions to share the contents with a…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A patrol car being used by a Fort Worth police officer when he was slain in 2005 will go on display in the city’s police and fire administration building this week. Fort Worth police say ceremonies will be held Friday to honor Officer Henry “Hank” Nava (NAH’-vuh) and his vehicle…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington police Department is pursuing the use of graffiti along a city street as a hate crime. Arlington Police Chief Wil Johnson said Tuesday that several signs along Arkansas Lane in East Arlington were spray painted with racial slurs and symbols. The graffiti was also scene behind a local business in…… MORE
