DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) A North Texas woman will be the first black “Bachelorette.” Rachel Lindsay is an attorney at the Cooper and Sully Law Firm in Dallas. She’s currently appearing as a potential match for Nick Viall on the ABC series “The Bachelor,” where he gave her the “first impression rose” in its season premiere. She has yet to…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Grand Prairie woman who was sentenced to eight years in prison for voter fraud said she believes she is being used as an example. According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Rosa Maria Ortega rejected a plea deal of two years probation from the Tarrant County District Attorney and decided…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Dallas seems impressed with the new city manager even being on the job for only a couple of weeks. Mayor Mike Rawlings says T. C. Broadnax is doing what is necessary to get started. “He’s asking the right questions, he’s talking about people and that is always the important…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF News) A father and son are biking across America to bring awareness to veterans suffering from extreme PTSD. Chris and Corey Decker’s efforts are for “Mission 22,” a non-profit organization that is pushing for vets to get the medical help they need to stay mentally healthy. The pair started in San Diego are in Abilene now,…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP & KLIF News) — Students at Shepton High School in Plano returned to school Monday with heavy hearts. Two 16-year-old students — Samantha Sacks and Lilly Davis — died over the weekend after crashing their car into a tree in West Plano. On Monday, students returned to school for the first time since…… MORE
WACO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two Waco-area high school students were arrested for allegedly plotting to poison an assistant principal. The Lorena Police Department said the girls’ alleged plan to poison the assistant principal at Lorena High School, just south of Waco, was foiled by a substitute teacher who overheard the girls discussing it. According to the Waco-Times Herald,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says, “No,” Dallas is not a sanctuary city. The Mayor making comments on Dallas County’s passing of the “Welcoming Community” resolution by saying he believes the sentiment of the resolution is positive, but federal laws still must be followed. “A sanctuary city says is that we do not…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) A Texas senator from Dallas wants July 7th to be a day of remembrance. That’s the day four Dallas police officers and a DART officer were shot and killed in an ambush during a protest against police violence. Senator Don Huffines filed a bill to recognize the date as “Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day.” All…… MORE
ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Rowlett Police Department said two suspects were arrested after leading officers on a high-speed chase into Dallas that ended in a fiery crash early Friday morning. The department’s Detective Cruz Hernandez said a woman called police just after midnight and said her ex-boyfriend allegedly fired shots into her home. He said…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) A technical error in Dallas could cost lives. The police department discovered wireless callers with T-Mobile service who dial 911 may have trouble getting through to dispatch. Callers hear a greeting that says, “You have reached Dallas 911. Please hold.” Major Elaine Page told WFAA that because operators are spending so much time calling back…… MORE
