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
Ex-Obama White House Counsel Accused of Lying about Lobbying Work
WASHINGTON (AP) – Prosecutors say Obama administration White House counsel Greg Craig has been indicted on charges of making false statements and concealing information about foreign lobbying. The U.S. attorney’s office in Washington says Thursday that the 74-year-old Craig is charged in a two-count indictment. He’s accused of willfully concealing material facts from the Justice…… MORE
Dallas Police Officer Shot at Home Depot Honored by Fellow Officers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas Police Officer who was seriously hurt on duty last year is being honored by the department. Officer Crystal Almeida received a standing ovation Thursday after she was named the 2019 Theodore Roosevelt Award Winner. The award recognizes an Officer who has overcome overwhelming obstacles. On April 24, 2018, Officer Almeida, a…… MORE
Avenatti Could Face 335 Years in Prison if Convicted on 36-count Indictment
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Attorney Michael Avenatti could face a sentence of 335 years in prison if convicted of charges in a 36-count federal indictment. The indictment announced Thursday in Los Angeles alleges Avenattti stole millions of dollars from clients, didn’t pay taxes, committed bank fraud and lied during bankruptcy proceedings. U.S. Attorney Nick Hanna…… MORE
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Found Guilty in London, Charged with Conspiracy to Hack Government Computer in U.S.
LONDON (WBAP/KLIF News) – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been found guilty of skipping bail by a British judge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court following his arrest from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London Thursday morning on a 2012 warrant. Judge Michael Snow rendered the verdict shortly after the arrest and Assange faces up to 12 months…… MORE
Texas Lawmakers Debating Bill That Allows Citizens to Vote on Confederate Monument Removals
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would add more protection to Confederate monuments and allow citizens to vote on whether or not they should be removed. Representative James White (R-Hillister) filed House Bill 582 and since then both supporters and critics have shown up to testify in Austin about the proposal.…… MORE
President Trump Addresses Immigration, Energy During Texas Visit
(WBAP/KLIF) – The President touched on immigration and the oil and gas industry while visiting San Antonio and Houston Wednesday. During a Republican fundraiser in San Antonio, President Trump was so struck by horrific stories from the border that he summoned the press for an impromptu news conference. The President said he would have to send more military to the southern…… MORE
Felder’s Dallas City Council Opponent Claims He ‘Assaulted’ Her Over Campaign Sign Dispute
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Just weeks before the election there is more trouble for incumbent Dallas City Councilman Kevin Felder. This time it was Felder who called police in a dispute over one of his campaign signs. Councilman Felder told WFAA-TV that he caught one of his District 7 opponents, activist Yvette Gbalazeh,”red-handed” taking one of…… MORE
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