Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A reported psychiatric patient who had gone to the Veteran’s Hospital in Dallas for treatment last night wound up dead at the hands of the VA hospital police. Dallas Police say the victim entered the hospital holding a knife and was shot when hospital police tried to disarm him. Around 10:22 p.m.,…… MORE
Severe Storms, Twisters Possible Across South
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Forecasters say severe storms including tornadoes are possible from eastern Texas across the Deep South later this week. The Storm Prediction Center says more than 9 million people live in parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana where there’s an enhanced risk of severe weather on Friday. Storms will move eastward…… MORE
Retrial in Murder of Texas Tourist Postponed
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – A Greek court has postponed the retrial of seven suspects on murder charges over the 2017 fatal beating of a Texan tourist on an island resort. It is to allow a lawyer newly hired by the victim’s family to familiarize himself with the case. The court on Wednesday postponed the case…… MORE
Dallas District Attorney Discourages Gag Orders Following Dismissal of Contempt of Court Charge
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County District Attorney is unveiling a new policy on gag orders following a contempt of court charge against him. The charge against John Creuzot stemmed from an interview he did with a local television station ahead of the Amber Guyger murder trial. The Judge said he violated a gag order,…… MORE
McCarthy Gets Shot with Another Iconic Franchise in Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – Mike McCarthy is ready to lead the Dallas Cowboys to a Super Bowl title after a year away from the game following his departure in Green Bay. McCarthy won a title with the Packers at the home of the Cowboys nine years ago. Now he is replacing Jason Garrett after Garrett…… MORE
North Texas Blood Supply Extremely Low
(WBAP/KLIF) — The blood shortage in North Texas has medical professionals alarmed. The lack of blood on the shelves at carter blood care is alarming. Carter Blood Care has been hit hard by the shortage. Their normal supply of 11-hundred bags of “O” positive blood is down to just 26. According to Carter’s Linda Goelzer,…… MORE
Military Leaders, Government Officials in North Texas Reacting to U.S. Iran Conflict
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Military leaders and local officials are reacting to tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Congresswoman Kay Granger of Fort Worth says though it’s a difficult situation, she supports President Donald Trump’s decision to authorize the targeted killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. “We took out a very dangerous person; he was dangerous to…… MORE
Cornyn Open to Impeachment Witnesses After Both Sides Make Presentations
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn is leaving the door open for possible witnesses in an upcoming impeachment trial. Cornyn says witnesses could come after the presentations by both sides. “If there’s more witnesses that 51 senators want they can be requested as they were in the Clinton trial, I believe there were three,” Cornyn said.…… MORE
Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg to Visit Dallas, Austin and San Antonio During Nationwide Campaign Tour
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – New York billionaire and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg will stop in Dallas during his three-city Texas tour this weekend. The candidate will also stop in Austin and San Antonio are part of a national campaign tour that kicks off on Saturday. Bloomberg will hit 27 states as he makes his appeal…… MORE
Plano Names Lone Finalist for its Next Police Chief
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Plano is close to hiring its next Police Chief. Current Amarillo Police Ed Drain has been named the lone finalist for the position. If hired he would replace longtime Plano Police Chief Gregory Rushin. “Back in September Chief Rushin was promoted to a Deputy City Manager position and we…… MORE
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