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North Texas Congressman Joins President’s Impeachment Defense Team

North Texas Congressman Joins President’s Impeachment Defense Team

Washington (WBAP/KLIF)  Dallas area Republican Congressman John Ratcliffe has joined President Trump’s impeachment defense team.  The White House made the announcement last night.  In a statement, Ratcliffe said, “I took an oath to defend the Constitution. This impeachment is an assault on due process. It’s an assault on the separation of powers. It’s unconstitutional. I’m…MORE

Long Time Lewisville Fire Chief Dies

Long Time Lewisville Fire Chief Dies

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After serving over 40 years with the Lewisville Fire Department, Chief Tim Tittle has died.  In a statement from the City of Lewisville, the city said Tittle lost his long and courageous fight against cancer this morning.  The statement went on to say he “leaves a legacy of unparalleled dedication &…MORE

Texas U.S. Senator Predicts Impeachment Trial Could Last Months

Texas U.S. Senator Predicts Impeachment Trial Could Last Months

Washington (WBAP/KLIF)  Texas Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is predicting the impeachment trial could last as long as eight weeks if witnesses are allowed to testify.  Cruz told Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo, “I think it’s certainly possible that this trial could last one to two weeks. On the other hand, if the Senate makes the decision…MORE

Trump in Austin Thanks Farmers For Backing Him

Trump in Austin Thanks Farmers For Backing Him

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump thanked farmers Sunday for supporting him through a trade war with China as he promoted a new North American trade agreement and a separate one with China that he said will massively benefit farmers. “We did it,” Trump said, recalling his campaign promises to improve America’s trading relationships…MORE

Ex-Police Chief Accused of Taking $134,000 in Bribes

Ex-Police Chief Accused of Taking $134,000 in Bribes

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) – San Angelo’s former longtime police chief has been indicted on bribery and fraud counts accusing him of taking $134,000 in bribes to help a radio communications vendor obtain $11 million in city contracts. Timothy Ray Vasquez made an initial court appearance Friday in federal court in San Angelo. He had…MORE

Who’s Who on Trump’s Legal Team for Impeachment Trial

Who’s Who on Trump’s Legal Team for Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON (AP) – Two of the new attorneys for President Donald Trump’s upcoming Senate impeachment trial have vigorously defended Trump on television and played roles in some of the most consequential legal dramas in recent history. Among those joining White House counsel Pat Cipollone and longtime Trump attorney Jay Sekulow will be Ken Starr, the…MORE

Dallas South Oak Cliff High School Shooting Victim Dies

Dallas South Oak Cliff High School Shooting Victim Dies

WBAP/KLIF – An 18 year old man shot in the abdomen during a basketball game January 11th  at South Oak Cliff High School has died of his injuries.  18 year old Marc Strickland is now identified as the shooting victim. Charges of aggravated murder filed against a 15 year old suspect who turned himself in…MORE

A Saturday night pick-up basketball game near downtown Dallas turned into a shooting.

A Saturday night pick-up basketball game near downtown Dallas turned into a shooting.

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Tempers flared while several young men were playing in an apartment complex near Canton Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard. One of the aggrieved parties stormed away, but came back a few minutes later with a friend. That “friend” produced an assault rifle, and started shooting. He hit the 19 year old victim…MORE