Updated: 4:52 PM on May 15, 2019 DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas is refuting claims by Police that the Diocese is not being transparent in a child sex abuse investigation. Dallas Police raided three Diocese locations Wednesday, including the headquarters, a storage facility, and St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. A search warrant claims not…… MORE
Grand Prairie School Board Delays Decision On School Hours
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Grand Prairie School Board will delay any action to change the start and end times at middle school and high schools. The decision came at Tuesday night’s board meeting, where the superintendent and board said they want more time to study whether or not having more time to sleep…… MORE
It’s Time for the Annual #DooTheRight Photo Contest
North Central Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s that time again! The North Central Texas Council of Governments is looking submissions for its annual ‘Doo the Right Thing’ calendar contest. In an effort to encourage pet owners to pick up their dog’s ‘doo,’ they’re asking them to take the pledge to ‘#Doo the right t hing,” then…… MORE
Fort Worth Lays Out Plans For Creation of Independent Police Monitor
UPDATED: Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – In reaction to news that The City of Fort Worth is moving ahead on the creation of a police monitor position and community review board, the Fort Worth Police Department released the following statement; “The Task Force recommendations along with the Police Monitor and involved topics are a City initiative. At…… MORE
Ex Co-Worker Speaks Up for Former Plano Bartender Accused of Over-Serving Customer
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – A former coworker of the Plano bartender charged for over-serving alcohol to a man before he went on a murderous rampage is coming to her defense. Brandt Banks has set up and GoFundMe page for Lindsey Glass, saying that she has been “through hell and back” since the shooting. He writes: “She’s…… MORE
American Red Cross Faces Critical Shortage Of Type O Blood
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The American Red Cross is facing a critical shortage of type O blood and is urging eligible donors to give now. Right now the agency has less than a two day supply of type O blood available for emergency rooms. Spring break schedules are known to decrease blood donations, and schools, including high schools…… MORE
Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Maintains Innocence of Child Sex Abuse
DENTON, Texas (AP) — John Wetteland is stunned by and innocent of charges accusing him of child sex abuse, said an attorney for the former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher. Attorney Derek Adame commented Monday after Wetteland attended an arraignment hearing in Denton County, Texas. Wetteland and his wife didn’t speak to reporters. The…… MORE
The Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial to undergo Significant Repairs in Fair Park
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Fair Park will undergo restoration and repairs. The memorial features five granite slabs with the names of over 3 thousand Texans killed in action and over 150 missing in action. The project, funded by the State Fair of Texas, will be completed in time for the fair…… MORE
Red Oak Elementary under Investigation after Student Brings Father’s Pistol Ammo
RED OAK (WBAP/KLIF)- A Red Oak elementary charter school was on lock down Tuesday after police say a student brought his father’s amo to school. Red Oak police say they found pistol ammunition in one of the toilets at Life School Elementary. The child’s father reported the missing ammo: two Glock 43 Pistol Magazines and eights…… MORE
Dallas Mayoral Candidates Square Off in Public Debate
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The first public runoff debate in the Dallas mayoral election was held Tuesday at El Centro College in downtown Dallas. State Representative Eric Johnson and Dallas City Councilman Scott Griggs squared off for an hour onstage inside an auditorium at the college in front of more than 200 people. The debate was…… MORE
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