FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth SWAT Unit is the first nationally to deploy a non lethal weapon in the field. The BolaWrap is a device the size of a smart phone, that lasso’s a suspect. “It has a trigger mechanism and a green laser light that will point where you want to shoot it.. press the…… MORE
Explosive Groundbreaking for Mesquite Fire Station
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF) – City leaders in Mesquite celebrated what was an explosive groundbreaking for a new fire station Friday afternoon. The start of construction at Fire Station 4 was marked by a detonator plunger setting off charges on the construction grounds. “The ground is so hard with the black clay around North Texas we decided to…… MORE
Investigation Continues into Death of Frisco Mother and Child
FRISCO, TX – Frisco Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a mother and child. In late March, police were called to do a welfare check near the 15200 block of Preachers Lane. When officers arrived they found a Tejas Pachika, 6, dead and the mother, 41-year-old Vasavi Vaka, clinging to life. She…… MORE
Trump Considering Sanctuary Cities for Migrants
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s “giving strong considerations” to placing “Illegal Immigrants in Sanctuary Cities only.” He tweeted that on Friday hours after the White House said the idea was no longer under consideration. Trump is accusing Democrats of failing to overhaul immigration laws and tweeting that, “The Radical Left always seems…… MORE
Dallas County District Attorney Announces “Sweeping Reform Policies” to Combat “Mass Incarceration”
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
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