(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has told defense secretary Lloyd Austin that the state will not direct its National Guard members to comply with a Biden Administration order requiring all members of the military to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Abbott’s rejection of the order, Thursday, reflects growing Republican opposition to the forced vaccines. It…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The family of a Dallas man who died after being handcuffed by Dallas Police will have its day in court. Tony Timpa died in 2016 after being pinned to the ground by Officers for 14 minutes. Criminal charges against the Officers were dropped, and a Dallas judge said the Officers weren’t liable…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas organization that serves the bulk of Texas children in Child Protective Services who are needing emergency placements is in dire need of donations. Promise House said its $500,000 in the red this year but the demand for its services continues to grow. Cobie Lambert, Promise House Chief Philanthropy Officer,…… MORE
Rockwall, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A disturbing discovery at the Fatted Calf Restaurant in Rockwall; a hidden camera found in the women’s restroom recorded multiple women without their knowledge between November 13 through 23. An unnamed suspect has been arrested according to police. Police are asking anyone who used that restroom between Nov. 13 and 23…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas attorney general does not have the authority to unilaterally prosecute claims of election fraud; so says the all-Tepublican Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. The court struck part of a Texas election code that gives the state A-G that authority as the the “state’s top law enforcement officer.” The 8-1 opinion…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Dodson Commercial Real Estate announced today the latest and most ambitious expansion of Downtown Arlington’s Urban Union district. The expansion includes five new mixed-use buildings set to house restaurants, retails, and apartments — spanning 50,000 square feet along Front Street. The Urban Union addition will expand the district to the West along Front…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- 100-year-old landmark in Fort Worth now has a new purpose. Saigebrook Development and Accolade Property Management opens Cielo Place at 3111 Race Street in Fort Worth, a project of historical and community significance. “The neighborhood really rallied around saving the historic church and not losing that for the community,” said Lisa Stephens,…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President Donald Trump will attend a Christmas themed worship service at First Baptist Church in Dallas on Sunday ahead of his appearance at the American Airlines Center. President Trump is expected to provide a Christmas greeting at the end of the service, at the invitation of Senior Pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress,…… MORE
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges of violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin’s plea Wednesday means he will not face a federal trial in January, though he could end up spending more years behind bars. Chauvin, who is white, was convicted this spring of…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF) – Frisco Lone Star High School reopened on Wednesday after being closed for two days because of online threats. “I’m just trying to get educated,” said a student walking to school on Wednesday. “The school does a good job making sure that we are safe. It’s back to normal.” The Frisco Police Department…… MORE
