(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas House Speaker says a bill supporting constitutional carry is dead after a supporter of the bill showed up at his home. According to Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Chris McNutt, executive director of Texas Gun Rights, went to Bonnen’s home last wednesday, while bonnen was away in Austin but his wife and kids…… MORE
Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Allen Raid Represent 15 Countries
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More information is being learned about the 284 illegal immigrants arrested this week at CVE Technology Group in Allen. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Dallas conducted a large-scale worksite enforcement operation Wednesday leading to the administrative arrest of 284 illegal workers who worked for the company. Nationwide, the raid resulted in the largest number of…… MORE
Carrollton Police Department Becomes First Texas Agency to Use High-Tech Records Management System
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Carrollton Police Department is the first agency in Texas to implement new technology that will cut down on administrative work and allow officers to spend more time in the streets. “Mark 43” is a cloud-based records management system the lets officers input their reports and information into one space while giving access…… MORE
Two Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-45 in Wilmer
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people have died in a wrong-way crash on I-45 in Wilmer. The accident happened around 4:30 this morning on the freeway at Pleasant Run. The crash has shutdown northbound 45 between Pleasant Run and Fulghum. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department is on the scene. I-45 NB lanes in Hutchins closed…… MORE
Dozens of Protesters in Fort Worth Demand Release of Full Mueller Report
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Multiple polls show that Americans overwhelmingly want to see the full Mueller report with … and in Fort Worth Thursday supporters let their voices be heard. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that about 45 people gathered at Burnett Plaza holding signs and chanting. Fort Worth protestors join nationwide demand for full…… MORE
First Parent Guilty Plea in College Scam Imminent
BOSTON (AP) — The Latest on court appearances for prominent parents, including Hollywood actresses, charged in the sweeping college admissions scam (all times local): A California entrepreneur has become the first of 33 parents charged in a college admissions scam to agree to plead guilty. Peter Jan Sartorio’s lawyers said in court documents filed Wednesday…… MORE
Mansfield ISD High School Student Posts Black Face, Racial Video on Social Media
MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF)- Mansfield ISD officials say a Lake Ridge High School student will soon face consequences after posting a black face video on social media. The video shows the student wearing black face paint and using a racial slur. Associate Superintendent Donald Williams says this behavior will not be tolerated and does not reflect who the district…… MORE
Fort Worth Church Offers Free Services to Help the Homeless Community
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)-The First Presbyterian Church is trying to help with the homeless problem in Fort Worth by lending a hand to around 400 homeless community members. The church opened it’s doors to provide free services. Associate Pastor Robyn Michalov said people were coming in for hair cuts, health screenings, pet services, clothes, bus passes…… MORE
Texas Democratic Party Launches Effort to Unseat Senator Cornyn in 2020
(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Democrats launched an initiative Thursday to unseat Senator John Cornyn in 2020. The Texas Democratic Party is coordinating what it calls a “multi-million-dollar war room effort” to defeat Senator Cornyn. Party officials said Thursday they are seizing an opportunity to flip Texas. “The Texas Democratic Party will do what’s never been done before…… MORE
DFW Property Taxes Remain High
DFW property taxes continue to be some of the highest in the country. The average nationwide home property tax bill is just under $3,500. In Collin county, the average was over $7,500. Denton and Dallas counties weren’t too far behind with an average just under $7,000. According to Attom Data Solutions, Texas only trailed Illinois…… MORE
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