Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – As thousands of americans are reporting lower returns on their taxes under President Trump’s new tax law, North Texans remain split on whether or not the law is good. “I think there’s a disconnect between government and the people and what it takes to actually survive, said one North Texas man;…… MORE
DWI Suspect Bites Off Part of Police Officer’s Ear
Denton, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A DWI suspect in Denton literally chewed up a police officer. Christopher Rogers was stopped the other day in Denton for suspicion of drunk driving he became combative, and attacked a sergeant. He pummeled the sergeant then bit off a piece of his ear. Other officers subdued Rogers, and he now…… MORE
Trump tries to turn border debate his way with El Paso rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is trying to turn the debate over a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border back to his political advantage as his signature pledge to American voters threatens to become a model of unfulfilled promises. Trump will hold his first campaign rally since November’s midterm elections in El Paso, Texas, on…… MORE
Hundreds Reportedly Abused by Southern Baptist Leaders
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Two newspapers are reporting that about 380 Southern Baptist church leaders and workers have been accused of sexual misconduct since 1998, leaving more than 700 victims. The San Antonio Express-News and the Houston Chronicle reported Sunday that their six-month joint investigation found that many of the victims were shunned by their…… MORE
A Paramedic is Hospitalized After Ambulance Was Hit While Rendering Aid
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Two paramedics were injured early Sunday morning while responding to another medical emergency. About 3:15 a.m., Sunday morning with lights & sirens going, A Dallas Fire-Rescue Unit was hit by another vehicle at the intersection of W. Davis Street and North Westmoreland Road. Both paramedics, and the driver of the other…… MORE
A Texas Defense Contractor Wants High Tech Surveillance Towers in More States Along Southern Border
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A Fort Worth defense contractor that monitors part of the U.S.-Mexico border with high-tech surveillance towers wants to expand the technology in more states along the southern border. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Elbit Systems of America has operated dozens of towers along the border in Arizona since 2015…… MORE
Statement from Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker
(WBAP/KLIF) -Richardson, TX – I was extremely disappointed and embarrassed to see the online comment by Councilman Scott Dunn in response to a tweet by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez earlier this week. While I certainly respect Councilman Dunn’s, or any citizen’s, right to freely express his or her opinion on any issue of public concern,…… MORE
House fire in Tyler kills two
Tyler (WBAP/KLIF) – An early Saturday morning house fire in Tyler, east of the metroplex, has killed a man and a child, and critically injured three others. The Tyler Fire Department says the fire originated in the home’s living room, but what started it has not yet been determined.… MORE
One Man Shot Dead; Double Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In To Police.
DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Dallas Police say a 56 year old suspect wanted in a double shooting Friday night, leaving one man dead and a second hospitalized, has turned himself in. Dallas Police say a felony first degree murder warrant had been issued for Michael Hudson. 28 year old Thomas Rodriguez died from his injuries;…… MORE
Addison Police Investigation To Find Hoax Bomb Threat Caller
ADDISON – WBAP/KLIF – Investigation is underway to find the man who called Addison Police around midnight Friday, claiming he was holding a woman hostage and had placed two bombs in a room of Addison’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. The threat caused guests and hotel employees to be evacuated from around midnight through 2:30 am Saturday,…… MORE
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