DALLAS (AP) — Three cities that are among the largest in Texas, with a combined population of more than 3.5 million people, are holding mayoral elections Saturday. Nine candidates are vying to replace Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, who is unable to seek a third term due to term limits. The Dallas Morning News in an…… MORE
New Trial Granted for Former Richardson Mayor, Husband
SHERMAN (WBAP/KLIF) – A new trial has been granted to the former Richardson Mayor and her developer husband convicted on federal corruption and bribery charges. According to prosecutors, Laura Maczka, now Laura Jordan, took money from developer Mark Jordan in exchange for votes. The two are now married and were each sentenced for their crimes earlier…… MORE
Sears Building at Valley View Mall Demolished to Pave Way for “Midtown” Project
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The redevelopment of property at Valley View mall in North Dallas is underway. Demolition of the old Sears building and auto center at Valley View began Thursday as developers pave the way for a new development in what will be known as “midtown” near LBJ Freeway and Preston Road. In its place,…… MORE
Forney Mayor Sues County’s Chief Appraiser for Mistakes, Surges in Property Taxes
FORNEY (WBAP/KLIF)- Forney Mayor Rick Wilson filed a lawsuit against the Kaufman County Chief Appraiser for making a calculation error and raising property taxes tens of thousands of dollars. “Individual’s rights were not taken into consideration…there was over $2 billion worth of increase in evaluations in a county that only has a little over $10 billion,” Wilson…… MORE
Trump to Retain Right to Invoke Privilege
WASHINGTON (AP) – White House lawyer Emmet Flood is objecting to what he calls the “political” report by special counsel Robert Mueller. In a letter to Attorney General William Barr, Flood says President Donald Trump will protect executive privilege in the face of congressional inquiries. Flood says Mueller’s comments that the president could not be…… MORE
Plano City Council Candidate Trying to Clear His Name Amid Email Scandal
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Just days ahead of an election, a candidate for Plano City Council said police are investigating how an email with a homophobic slur was sent from his account to the Plano Police Association. Daniel Long claims he was hacked and that he initiated an investigation into the situation. “There is definitely…… MORE
Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To North Texas In Anticipation Of Severe Weather
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday that he deployed state resources to the North Texas area and other locations in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit the region through Friday. In addition to water rescue operations teams, the Governor also deployed helicopters and boats, and placed other resources on standby, in the event…… MORE
Confederate Monument in Downtown Dallas Barricaded, Tarped Ahead of Removal
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Confederate monument in downtown Dallas has a new look as it awaits removal. Months after the Dallas City Council voted to remove the monument from the city’s Pioneer Park, it remains standing but is covered in tarp and surrounded by a barricade. “The City Manager decided to do that for security…… MORE
Trump Administration & Anti-Obamacare States File Arguments in Appeals Court
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Trump administration and a group of Republican-led states challenging former President Barack Obama’s health care law have asked a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that the law is unconstitutional. Their written arguments were filed Wednesday afternoon at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. U.S.…… MORE
Trump Administration & Anti-Obamacare States File Arguments in Appeals Court
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – The Trump administration and a group of Republican-led states challenging former President Barack Obama’s health care law have asked a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling that the law is unconstitutional. Their written arguments were filed Wednesday afternoon at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. U.S.…… MORE
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