SAN ANTONIO (AP) – An imprisoned former nurse who prosecutors believe could be responsible for the deaths of up to 60 children in Texas has pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the deaths of five children in the early 1980s. Genene Jones was arraigned Thursday in San Antonio. The 67-year-old is serving concurrent 99-year…… MORE
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Former Mesquite Police Officer Indicted in Lyndo Jones Shooting Appeals His Termination
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A former Mesquite police officer who was fired for a use of force violation and indicted on charges related to a shooting is appealing his termination. Derick Wiley was indicted by a Dallas County grand jury on Wednesday on a charge of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The charges stem from an incident November…… MORE
Minnesota Democratic Senator Al Franken Has Announced Plans to Resign Amidst Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
(WBAP/KLIF News/CNN) — Democratic Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota has announced plans to resign following allegations that he touched women inappropriately. Franken announced his resignation on the House floor Thursday morning. “Today I am announcing that in the coming weeks, I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate,” he said. Franken said he…… MORE
Dallas Police Warn of a Series of Assaults on Women in Uptown
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department has issued an urgent warning for women in the Uptown to be aware of their surroundings. The warning comes amid 4 reported assaults of the past 14 months. Police are urging women to be alert when walking alone at night. The assaults each happened on a Sunday…… MORE
Mesquite Officer Indicted on Aggravated Assault W/ Deadly Weapon Charge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas County grand jury returned an indictment against a former Mesquite police officer involved in a high-profile shooting that sparked allegations of police brutality Wednesday afternoon. Derick Wiley is facing an Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapons charge. He posted a $300,000 bond when he turned himself in to police after…… MORE
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez Resigns, Announces Bid for Governor
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez resigned Wednesday afternoon and officially filed the paperwork to run for governor. Valdez was in Austin for the announcement that she’s running on the Democratic ticket. “I am blessed to have found the courage and the strength of often the help from others that was needed to help me go beyond my humble…… MORE
Bedford Police: Man in red SUV “had no ill intent” toward young girls
Bedford, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Bedford police have identified a man who approached young girls Saturday as they played in a driveway in front of a residence. Described only as an older man, he confirmed to police last night that he had approached the girls but told police he “had no ill intent” when he stopped…… MORE
Dallas County GOP Calling On Sheriff Lupe Valdez to Resign
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas County Republican Party is demanding that Sheriff Lupe Valdez resign. The moves comes amid reports that the Dallas County sheriff is interested in running for governor in 2018. Party Chairwoman Missy Shorey said Valdez isn’t one hundred percent invested as sheriff anymore. “The reality is we see our sheriff playing politics…… MORE
Mathews’ Biological Daughter to Remain with Relatives; Future Parental Rights Uncertain
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas County Judge has determined the biological daughter of Wesley and Sini Mathews will remain with relatives in Houston and will not be returned to their custody. The parents are not allowed to have any contact with the girl and the process is underway to terminate their parental rights. The couple’s…… MORE
Texas Officials Will Ask Appeals Court to Let Revised Voter ID Law Take Effect
New Orleans (WBAP/KLIF) – After multiple court challenges to the law, Texas officials are asking federal appeals judges in New Orleans today to let the state’s latest voter ID law take effect. A hearing today centers on a law re-worked in may by the Texas legislature. The new version allows residents who don’t have an…… MORE
