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
Dallas City Councilman Receives Backlash for Behavior During Council Meeting
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas City Councilman is receiving backlash for his behavior during this week’s council meeting. Longtime Dallas activist Marvin Crenshaw was speaking during Wednesday’s public comment portion of the meeting about a Pro-Palestinian movement when Councilman Lee Kleinman intervened, accusing Crenshaw of using “hate speech.” Crenshaw was referring to the Boycott, Divestment…… MORE
Dallas Detective Handcuffed to Oswald when Oswald was Shot by Ruby has Died
(WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Police Detective Jim Leavelle, who was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when Jack Ruby jumped from a crowd of reporters and shot Oswald, has died. He was 99. Leavelle described the incident in the old Dallas Police Headquarters basement at Harwood and Main Streets countless times over the past 56 years.…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Says “Mistakes Were Made” in Controversial Campaign Mailer
EL PASO (AP) – Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says “mistakes were made” when he sent a fundraising letter that called on supporters to “defend Texas” from illegal immigration. The letter from Abbott’s campaign was dated a day before a gunman targeting Mexicans killed 22 people at a Walmart in El Paso. But the mailer didn’t…… MORE
Arlington ISD Launches Threat Assessment Team, Offer Resources to Promote School Safety
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Arlington Police Department partners with Arlington ISD and Tarrant County’s ‘My Health My Resources’ (MHMR) organization to launch a Multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Team (MTAT) in Arlington schools. Anita Foster with Arlington ISD said the team will help identify at-risk children who may pose a threat and offer them the resources they need…… MORE
Some Stores Stop Selling Ezekiel Elliott Merchandise Amid Declining Sales
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – While Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott continues to sit on the sidelines amid a contract holdout, his jerseys continue to sit on shelves unsold in Dallas sports memorabilia stores. Corey Durham of Signature Collectibles in Plano says his store has stopped ordering Elliott merchandise due to his uncertain situation with the team.…… MORE
State Fair of Texas Moves Opening Day Parade to Fair Grounds
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas is moving the opening day parade from Downtown Dallas into Fair Park. Karissa Condoianis with the State Fair of Texas says this allows them to bring the parade to the fair itself. “We are moving it to the Fair Grounds,” Condoianis said. “We are really excited about…… MORE
Lancaster ISD Teacher on Leave, Allegedly Threatened Student with Deportation
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF)- A Lancaster ISD teacher is on leave after allegedly threatening a 14-year-old Hispanic student with deportation. The teacher at Obama’s 9th grade Center allegedly told the student even though he’s a citizen, President Donald Trump is making a law where he could be deported because of his mom’s status. Jaime Barron a North…… MORE
Arlington Pushing to be the Home of ‘National Medal of Honor Museum’
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Arlington could be the future home of the nation’s ‘Medal of Honor Museum.’ Arlington and Denver, Colorado have been named the top two finalists for the site of the museum. While visiting Arlington Thursday, the project’s CEO, Joe Daniels said the city would be a great fit. “In order…… MORE
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