DALLAS (AP) – The Holocaust museum in Dallas is getting ready to open its doors on a new building that will also include information about other genocides, as well as human rights struggles in the U.S. The newly renamed Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is the latest in the U.S. to broaden its permanent…… MORE
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Eight more counties added to drought disaster declaration
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott has added eight counties to a disaster declaration because of ongoing drought in the state. Abbott released a proclamation Friday that added Brooks, Nueces, Jim Wells, and San Patricio counties in south Texas; Wilbarger and Wichita counties in northern Texas; and Briscoe and Castro counties in the Panhandle…… MORE
Amtrak train and truck collide near Houston
Dayton (WBAP/KLIF) – Several people were injured Friday afternoon when an eastbound Amtrak train rammed a tractor-trailer rig in southeast Texas. According to DPS investigators the semi pulled into the path of the train near Dayton, some 35 miles northeast of Houston. The truck driver and 16 train passengers were injured.… MORE
Dallas-based Ride Share Company Raising Money for Dallas Preschool
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A local ride share start up company is raising money for a Dallas preschool that serves children with developmental delays. The Dallas-based ride share company, Alto, got a specially made car to promote and raise money for the Ashford rise school in Dallas. Alex Halbardier with Alto says the company aims to provide a…… MORE
North Texas Volunteers to Head to Florida to Deal with Dorian Aftermath
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Volunteers from North Texas are preparing to head to Florida to help out after Hurricane Dorian makes landfall. John Hall with Texas Baptist Men says they pray ahead of the storm and then take action. “Most of our equipment is ready to go at the drop of a hat but we do…… MORE
Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Autopsy Reveals Death from Mixed Drug Overdose, Alcohol
SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office released the cause of death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The medical examiners report shows Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol. It says he had powerful painkillers Fentanyl and Oxycodone in his system along with alcohol and choked on his vomit.…… MORE
Dallas Police Must Have Uniforms, Gas Masks & Other Gear Ready During Guyger Trial
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police are not be permitted to request any more time off during the upcoming trial of former officer officer Amber Guyger. She’s charged with murder in the death of Botham Jean, who was shot in his own apartment. The trial is scheduled to start on September 23rd. Guyger was off-duty but…… MORE
President Trump Unveils Space Command
Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump announced Thursday the official establishment of the US military’s Space Command. “Those who wish to harm the United States, to seek to challenge us on the ultimate high ground of space, it’s going to be a whole different ballgame,” Trump said at a White House ceremony marking the command’s establishment. Space Command will…… MORE
Judge: Fort Worth Officials Must Answer Questions Regarding Firing of Former Police Chief
Dallas – Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – It was a win Thursday for former Fort Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald in court Thursday. Dallas Associate Judge Associate Judge Monica Purdy signed an order Thursday City Manager David Cooke, Assistant City Manager Jay Chapa and Manny Ramirez, president of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association should make…… MORE
Jerry Jones: Cowboys Ready to Start the Season Without Zeke
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he’s operating under the assumption that Ezekiel Elliott will miss regular-season games because of a holdout, but doesn’t think his star running back will be absent for all of them. The Cowboys passed the most significant benchmark in Elliott’s absence so far with their preseason…… MORE
