Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says he’s pleased a federal judge has temporarily blocked most of Texas’ tough new “sanctuary cities” law. The law would allow police to inquire about people’s immigration status during routine interactions such as traffic stops. Opponents call the measure, which sailed through the Republican-controlled Legislature, a “show your papers”…… MORE
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Houston Texans Will Practice At The Star Due to Harvey
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) The Houston Texans will hold practice at The Star in Frisco today, due to the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. The team flew to Dallas from New Orleans last night, because it was too dangerous to return to Houston. The team posted a statement on twitter saying, “The team will return to Houston as…… MORE
University of Texas sued over removal of Confederate statues in Austin
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The University of Texas is being sued by the Sons of Confederate Veterans over the removal of four statues at UT Austin. The lawsuit charges the statues were illegally taken down under cover of darkness one week after the violence in Charlottesville, Va. UT President Greg Fenves said it was done…… MORE
NFL players union appeals suspension of Cowboys star running back
NEW YORK (AP) – The NFL Players Association has appealed Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension over the league’s conclusion that its 2016 rushing leader injured his former girlfriend in three separate incidents last summer. The union said Tuesday it will represent Elliott “to ensure that the NFL is held to its obligation…… MORE
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Hate Crime Expert Worried About Copycat Attacks
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Dr. Kevin Grisham, the Assistant Director of Research for the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism told WBAP/KLIF he’s very concerned about copycat crimes to the one in Charlotteville, especially since similar rallies are planned nationwide. Research done by the California based center found a 6% increase in hate crimes in 25…… MORE
Study: Most Applicants Lie on Resumes
DALLAS, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A new study shows the number of instances of people lying on resumes is up. Careerbuilder says 85% of applicants have lied on their resume in the past year. That’s up from 66% five years ago. Jim Whiddon, a workplace expert, says the reason many lie is because they get away…… MORE
Arlington man goes up in flames after being Tasered by police
ARLINGTON, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) — Three police officers suffered from smoke inhalation and the man they were attempting to subdue is hospitalized with severe burns after dousing himself in gasoline and then being shot with a police stun gun. At a news conference Monday Sgt. VaNessa Harrison explained that officers responded to the unnamed man’s…… MORE
Baylor Settles Lawsuit With Woman Who Alleged Sexual Assault
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Baylor University has agreed to a settlement with one of several women who sued amid a sexual assault scandal that rocked the nation’s largest Baptist school. A settlement notice was filed in federal court in Texas on Thursday. No details were released. Several women have sued Baylor, alleging the university ignored…… MORE
Texas Universities See Decline In International Applications
HOUSTON (AP) – International applications to public universities in Texas have dropped by at least 10,000 over the past year, and some school officials cite President Donald Trump as a cause. A review of university data by the Houston Chronicle shows a 12.5 percent decrease in applications from international students last fall. That compares to…… MORE
