HOUSTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has nominated the sheriff of one of the nation’s most populous counties to lead the agency that deports people in the country illegally. Harris County, Texas, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez is Biden’s pick for director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency that has been without a Senate-confirmed leader…… MORE
Lawyers Calling for Investigation into Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- The Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association (TCCDLA) is asking for an independent investigation into the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office in light of autopsy mistakes in dozens of homicide cases and “false, inaccurate, or misleading testimony” in a death penalty case. Benson Varghese, President of TCCDLA, presented a resolution to the…… MORE
Amber Guyger Appeals Murder Conviction in Killing of Botham Jean
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A panel of three Texas Judges is considering an appeal in former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger’s murder conviction. Guyger is serving a 10-year prison sentence for Murder after she told Police she shot and killed Botham Jean by mistake, thinking his apartment was her own. During a hearing held virtually on…… MORE
Detention Officer Fired in Death of Collin County Inmate has Job Restored
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the detention Officers fired over an alleged involvement in the in-custody death of Marvin Scott III has been given their job back. Scott died last month after being restrained inside the Collin County jail following an arrest on a marijuana charge. According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Scott was…… MORE
New Naming Rights Partnership Announced for Grand Prairie Theatre
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Theatre in Grand Prairie bears a new name. Texas Trust Credit Union has signed a naming rights agreement with AEG Presents to rename The Theatre at Grand Prairie. Effective immediately, the theatre – operated by AEG Presents and owned by the City of Grand Prairie – will be known as…… MORE
WBAP Exclusive: Governor Abbott to Sign Constitutional Carry legislation if Passed by Lawmakers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott supports constitutional carry legislation currently working its way through the state legislature. The Texas House already approved a measure that would allow Texans to carry firearms without a permit. The Senate is debating a similar measure while a newly established committee is considering its specifics. “Once the Senate…… MORE
Dallas Police Arrest Suspected Serial Arsonist
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The man suspected of setting almost two dozen fires across Dallas is behind bars. The arrest of 31-year-old Rondarrious Campbell is the result of a joint investigation between Dallas Fire Rescue and Dallas Police. DFR said officers took Campbell into custody near the scene of a dumpster fire on 1408 block…… MORE
Texas House Speaker Phelan ‘Disgusted’ by Drugging Allegations Reported Capitol Staffer
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Authorities in Texas say they’re investigating allegations that a lobbyist drugged a legislative aide who works in the state Capitol. Republican Dade Phelan, who is the speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, said Monday the allegations surround a meeting that took place outside the Capitol in recent weeks. He said…… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Woke Teaching, and Get Paid to Apply at McDonalds!
Some teachers are getting woke, and some parents aren’t happy about it. Dave and Amy tell you about it, and then talk about a McDonald’s manager who is actually PAYING people to apply for a job!… MORE
KLIF Morning News: Cops Are Trolling LeBron
LeBron James put himself into a political firestorm when tweeting about the Columbus police officer involved in a fatal shooting last week, but now, police officers across the country are responding in a comedic way. Dave and Amy share the audio and react!… MORE
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