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
FORT WORTH (WBAP & KLIF News) — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has now met with a mother gone viral in a December video involving a Fort Worth police officer. Jacqueline Craig and her attorney are looking to have officer William Martin fired from the Fort Worth Police Department after a video went viral showing…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says Dallas County Commissioners are “gambling with the safety of their citizens” by passing a resolution that welcomes undocumented immigrants into the county. “Texas is going to bring the hammer down on Dallas County,” Governor Abbott said. The Texas Senate recently passed Senate Bill 4, which creates a number of…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) -The man associated with the plot against an Anti-Islamic cartoon contest in Garland two year ago is headed to prison. Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars. Prosecutors were seeking a life sentence. Investigators say Kareen watched videos depicting violence by jihadists with the two shooters and encouraged…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Senate has voted to punish cities and counties that refuse to work with federal immigration authorities. The “Sanctuary Cities” bill passed 20-10, along party lines. “Government’s role is to protect good and punish evil,” says Senator Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), who wrote the bill. “Provide a basis for social stability.”…… MORE
ALPINE (WBAP/KLIF News) – Less than a week after authorities made an arrest in the murder of a Keller woman from West Texas, new details about Zuzu Verk’s last days have emerged. Verk, a Sul Ross University student, vanished October 12 and her remains were recently found in a shallow grave near Alpine. According to…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Senate has unanimously approved an ethics measure that would require lawmakers and lobbyists to give more information about their work together. Senate Bill 14 would require lawmakers who leave office to wait one session before becoming a lobbyist. The measure would also require lobbyists to disclose more information about…… MORE
