DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas City Council is talking about possible changes to the Citizens Police Review Board. A committee meeting was held on Monday to address new authority power the Board is requesting. The Board is asking for more authority in investigating cases of police misconduct, including officer-involved shootings. Currently, the Board can only…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – As thousands of americans are reporting lower returns on their taxes under President Trump’s new tax law, North Texans remain split on whether or not the law is good. “I think there’s a disconnect between government and the people and what it takes to actually survive, said one North Texas man;…… MORE
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A DWI suspect in Denton literally chewed up a police officer. Christopher Rogers was stopped the other day in Denton for suspicion of drunk driving he became combative, and attacked a sergeant. He pummeled the sergeant then bit off a piece of his ear. Other officers subdued Rogers, and he now…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two paramedics were injured early Sunday morning while responding to another medical emergency. About 3:15 a.m., Sunday morning with lights & sirens going, A Dallas Fire-Rescue Unit was hit by another vehicle at the intersection of W. Davis Street and North Westmoreland Road. Both paramedics, and the driver of the other…… MORE
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A Fort Worth defense contractor that monitors part of the U.S.-Mexico border with high-tech surveillance towers wants to expand the technology in more states along the southern border. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Elbit Systems of America has operated dozens of towers along the border in Arizona since 2015…… MORE
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police say a 56 year old suspect wanted in a double shooting Friday night, leaving one man dead and a second hospitalized, has turned himself in. Dallas Police say a felony first degree murder warrant had been issued for Michael Hudson. 28 year old Thomas Rodriguez died from his injuries;…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Beto O’Rourke will lead a march through his hometown of El Paso, Texas, to protest a border wall at the same time President Donald Trump will be holding a rally there to promote it. O’Rourke is teaming with dozens of civic and human rights organizations for a Monday evening event he…… MORE
PLANO – WBAP/KLIF – Plano Police say a 22 year old resident of Plano will face charges related to their investigation allegedly uncovering child abuse. Plano’s 22 year old Dontarius Scott was arrested in January on charges of criminal trespass. Police say they found evidence leading to arrest warrants related to online solicitation of a…… MORE
DENTON – WBAP/KLIF – Denton Police say a Friday morning crash that resulted in the hospitalization of three people caused arrest of the driver that is believed to have started a chain reaction crash. Police say the driver of a GM C Yukon towed from the scene was found in possession of a handgun, and…… MORE
WHITEWRIGHT (WBAP/KLIF) – A black Vietnam veteran from North Texas remains haunted by discrimination he says he experienced at VFW posts in Colorado and Texas in the late 1960’s. Joe Orr has fond memories of his time in the service but told WBAP that after he returned home from war he was denied service at the posts simply because he…… MORE
