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Denton Police Officer Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Denton Police Officer Arrested on Child Porn Charges

Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Denton police officer was placed on administrative leave after being arrested by the FBI in connection with the alleged distribution of child pornography. David Schoolcraft, a 15-year veteran of the department appeared in U.S. District Court Thursday. A criminal complaint alleges that Schoolcraft distributed child pornography over a 7-day period…MORE

Senator Cornyn and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blast President Biden Over Mask Comments [LISTEN]

Senator Cornyn and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Blast President Biden Over Mask Comments [LISTEN]

Texas (WBAP/KLIF) –  President Joe Biden criticized states like Texas and Mississippi that lifted their mask mandates… calling it “neanderthal thinking.” Last month, the Biden announced a plan to begin distributing millions of face masks to Americans in communities hard-hit by the coronavirus. The masks began going out this month. as part of his efforts…MORE

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Makes An Endorsement

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Makes An Endorsement

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced who she thinks should be the next Mayor of Fort Worth. Price is endorsing her former chief of staff, Mattie Parker, in the 2021 mayoral race. In statement released by Parkers campaign, Price said Parker was the only candidate she would trust to lead…MORE

Dallas Police Association Responds to Dallas Cop Charged with Murder

Dallas Police Association Responds to Dallas Cop Charged with Murder

(WBAP/KLIF) — With the arrest of Dallas police officer Bryan Riser, many are wondering how the community will respond amid the current political climate to defund the police. Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata says that “bad cops” need to be held accountable, however the reputation of the rest of Dallas’ finest shouldn’t be tarnished.  Mata…MORE

Dallas To Enact Mask Mandate After State Mandate Expires

Dallas To Enact Mask Mandate After State Mandate Expires

(WBAP/KLIF) — The state wide mask mandate in Texas will be lifted next week, however the city of Dallas enacted one of their own.  Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed a new city mask mandate, Thursday, set to begin when governor Greg Abbott’s order expires. Johnson says “masks are one of the most effective tools we…MORE

North Texas Public Transit Providers Requiring Masks, Regardless of Lifted Mask Order

North Texas Public Transit Providers Requiring Masks, Regardless of Lifted Mask Order

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Three major transportation entities in North Texas will still require riders to wear face coverings. Regardless of any lifted mandate, the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), Trinity Metro and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are requiring all riders to wear face coverings during their entire trip and when waiting for their vehicle…MORE

Betsy Price Endorses Mayoral Candidate

Betsy Price Endorses Mayoral Candidate

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has announced who she thinks should be the next Mayor of Fort Worth. Price is endorsing her former chief of staff, Mattie Parker, in the 2021 mayoral race. In statement released by Parkers campaign, Price said Parker was the only candidate she would trust to lead the city. Price announced…MORE

Dallas Police Officer Charged with Two Counts of Capital Murder

Dallas Police Officer Charged with Two Counts of Capital Murder

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police Officer was charged with two counts of Capital Murder on Thursday. Dallas Police said Officer Bryan Riser, a veteran of the force since 2008, is in Police custody and is being linked to two unrelated murders dating back to 2017. “We received information from a witness that implicated Riser in both…MORE

Dallas Mayor Plans to Issue Mask Mandate for City Owned Buildings

Dallas Mayor Plans to Issue Mask Mandate for City Owned Buildings

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson plans to implement a mask mandate for city owned buildings. The Mayor’s announcement came just days after Governor Abbott said he will lift the statewide mask mandate next week. The mandate was put in place last year after coronavirus cases began to surge in Texas. “I honestly don’t…MORE