DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Criminal District Attorney John Creuzot announced Thursday sweeping reform policies that he said will have a positive impact on the criminal justice system. “The data-driven reform policies that I am implementing will help make our system more fair and just for everyone, without regard to race or financial standing in the…… MORE
Governor Abbott Defends Sales Tax Increase, Says Lower Property Taxes Coming
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Governor Greg Abbott explained a three-pronged approach to his plan on reducing sales taxes in the short and long term. Speaking on the Chris Salcedo Show on WBAP, Abbott the three steps are: reforming the appraisal system, reducing the property tax rate, and closing “back doors” that local tax authorities can…… MORE
Southwest Airlines Extends Grounding of 737 Max Until August
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southwest Airlines is extending its grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 8 flights by two months and it’s a situation that could have a major impact on the busy summer travel season. The Dallas-based company announced Thursday, it will extend the grounding from its initial June deadline to August 5th. Southwest…… MORE
Court Hearing for Man Charged in Deep Ellum Beating Delayed Until May
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Deep Ellum bartender charged in connection with the alleged beating of a woman that was caught on tape, was scheduled to make a court appearance Friday but the hearing did not take place. The hearing had been scheduled for Friday but lawyers wanted it delayed. 30-year Austin Shuffield is accused…… MORE
Wise County Sheriff’s Office Looking for ‘Suspicious Possibly Endangered’ Girl
Wise County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Wise County Sheriff’s office is looking for a young girl who was seen on home security cameras asking for help on Tuesday. The girl was seen and heard on camera in the Indian Trails subdivision at around 1:15 p.m. “I’m really scared, will you please open your gate, please…”…… MORE
Dedication Planned Saturday in West For Explosion Memorial
WEST, Texas (AP) — Ceremonies will be held this weekend in a Central Texas town to remember the 15 people killed in a 2013 fertilizer plant fire and explosion. Organizers say the City of West Fallen Heroes Memorial will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday. The April 17, 2013, blast at the West Fertilizer Co.…… MORE
Five Area City Mayors Recognized for Funding DFW 64 Mile Connector Trail
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Regional Transportation Council recognizes mayors from the five area cities for helping to fund a trail that will stretch 64 miles from Downtown Fort Worth to Downtown Dallas. Mayors from Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving and Dallas have been a part of the Veloweb Trail since 2013. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams…… MORE
Social Media Comments Prompt Safety Concerns for State Representative from Plano
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s office said Thursday it has concerns about the safety of State Representative Jeff Leach of Plano. Rep. Leach chairs the state committee hearing testimony about a bill that would criminalize women who have abortions. He said this week he doesn’t support it and that the bill wouldn’t get…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Voices Concerns for the City Ahead of State’s Property Tax Cap Vote
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas House is debating an issue that will cap the growth of property tax rates at 2.5%. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes property taxes should come down but they need to find a better number or else the city will have to make major changes. “It would be very dangerous…… MORE
Memorial Ceremony Planned for the Fallen in the West Fertilizer Plant Explosion
WEST, Texas (AP) – A dedication ceremony will take place this Saturday to remember those killed in a fertilizer plant explosion. The West Fertilizer Company blast happened six years ago in the small town of about 3,000, just south of Dallas. It took the lives of a dozen emergency personnel and three West residents. Workers started building…… MORE
There is no custom code to display.
