(WBAP/KLIF) DALLAS – According to the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Police Chief, U. Renee Hall is on a scheduled leave of absence. DPD says it’s “Per her doctor’s orders, she is resting following major surgery.” The following statement was released from DPD: “It is well known that Dallas Police Chief, U. Renee Hall’s mother passed away…… MORE
One Year Later, Fairway Drive over Grapevine Lake Dam Set to Open
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say that Fairway Drive across the Grapevine Lake Dam is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. Drivers going from the Grapevine/Flowermound border to Highway 26 will soon have a shorter commute. “There’s a lot of people that use that road to get to one…… MORE
House Votes to Hold Trump Officials in Contempt
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Democratic-controlled House has voted to hold two top Trump administration officials in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas related to a decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The House voted, 230-198, on Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross…… MORE
LISTEN: Men Thought to be ICE Agents Threatened in West Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A video making the rounds on social media shows two people in Dallas confronting who they thought were agents with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The post comes after President Trump said an ICE operation would target 2,000 immigrants in as many as 10 cities across the United States. The video shows a man and…… MORE
Pentagon says 2,100 more Troops Going to US-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says an additional 2,100 troops will be sent to the U.S.-Mexican border to help with security. Among them are 1,100 active-duty troops who will perform a variety of missions, including aerial surveillance and logistical and administrative support. The Pentagon says the new acting defense secretary, Richard V. Spencer, approved the…… MORE
Daughter of Former Dallas City Councilwoman Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash Dies
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The daughter of the former Dallas City Councilwoman killed in a suspected drunk driving crash Monday died Wednesday. According to the Dallas Police Department, 27-year-old Melissa Davis-Nunn passed away from injuries sustained in the crash after being hospitalized Monday night. According to Police, Carolyn Davis’ car was hit head-on by a suspected…… MORE
AAA Texas Hiring Over a Dozen Full-Time Employees
COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF)- AAA Texas is looking for more full time employees. They’re hosting a hiring event from 3p to 6p Wednesday July 17th at AAA’s Regional Administrative Offices in Coppell. Daniel Armbruster with AAA said they are hiring well over a dozen full-time employees to meet the demand for DFW’s growing membership numbers. “AAA Texas…… MORE
Likelihood of Hot Car Deaths Rising with Summer Temperatures
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars are increasing with North Texas summer temperatures. Research from KidsandCars.org shows that 20 children in the U.S. have died in hot cars since April; four of them in Texas. Medstar President, Matt Zavadsky, said Wednesday that in many cases stress or fatigue…… MORE
MADD Reaffirms Call for Stricter Drunk Driving Penalties Following Death of Former Councilwoman
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – ‘Mothers Against Drunk Driving’ is reaffirming its call for stricter drunk driving penalties following the death of a former Dallas City Councilwoman. Carolyn Davis was killed Monday when, according to Police, the car she was driving was hit head-on by a suspected drunk driver who has five previous DWI convictions. MADD North…… MORE
Three Rescued from Lake Ray Hubbard
(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fire and Rescue had to save a man and two children from Lake Ray Hubbard. The three had their boat sink Wednesday morning. All were wearing life vest and were found hanging on to a tree just north of State Highway 66. No injuries have been reported.… MORE
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