DALLAS (AP) – Catholic leaders in Texas have identified 286 priests and others accused of sexually abusing children, a number that represents one of the largest collection of names to be released since an explosive grand jury report last year in Pennsylvania. Fourteen dioceses in Texas on Thursday named those credibly accused of abuse. The…… MORE
Abbott: ‘We’ll Get it Right’ on Voter Rolls
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says “We’ll get it right” when it comes to the accuracy of voter rolls in Texas. This comes after some people the state had flagged as potential non-citizens on the voter rolls had actually verified their citizenship. “It is essential that the Secretary of State, DPS, the counties, everybody…… MORE
No Easy Victory For Cornyn’s 2020 Race
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn appears to be doing his due diligence as he prepares for his re-election run in 2020. The three term Senator has hired a new campaign manager along with a new strategist to help focus the teams message. During a conference call, Cornyn said, “We’ve gotten a little complacent when…… MORE
13 Men Arrested for Online Solicitation of a Minor During an Undercover Operation in Denton County
DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- 13 men were arrested after agreeing to meet with minors for sex in Denton County. Denton County Sheriff’s Department conducted a joint online solicitation operation with local state and federal agencies. “We had a location set in Denton where an officer was posing as an underage child, 11 of them showed up and two of…… MORE
Dallas Police Ask Public to Help Identify Deceased Woman Found Behind Park
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are asking the public to help identify the body of a woman who was found in a wooded area. It was found in a severe state of decomposition behind the park at 2400 Van Cleave Drive on January 24th. The woman is white, in her mid 30’s to early…… MORE
Trump: Border Security Committee is Wasting Time if it’s not Discussing Wall
WASHINGTON (AP) – While the federal government is back open, President Donald Trump is largely behind closed doors. Trump has been hanging back as legislators try to work out a deal to keep the government open and resolve a standoff over funding for the president’s long-sought wall at the southern border. Over the last five…… MORE
Garland Man Killed While Confronting an Attempted Truck Thief
Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Garland Police say a man was shot to death last night after walking outside of his apartment to check on his work truck when the alarm went off. It happened just before midnight in the 2800 block of Dairy Road. Garland Police Officer Pedro Barineau said the man, identified as 29-year…… MORE
Woman Crushed to Death in Fort Worth Industrial Accident
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police say an employee of Republic Recycling’s North Texas Recycling Complex in Fort Worth was tragically killed early this morning, when she was crushed by a one-ton round bale of recycled material. Police say the round bales of material were stacked 3 high and and became unstable, causing two…… MORE
Frisco is home to America’s youngest Mensa member.
FRISCO, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) — America’s youngest Mensa member lives in Frisco. Zayn Riyas is 2 years and 11 months old. He’s been reading for a year and can point out every country on a map. His parents told WFAA Zayn’s curiosity and thirst for knowledge is insatiable. “He asks lots and lots of questions,…… MORE
Suspected Serial Church Burglar Arrested
Mesquite (WBAP/KLIF) – A Garland man is behind bars, charged with the burglary of five churches and a middle school in Mesquite. Police say 22 year old Kevin Graf stole computers and sound equipment from the buildings and damaged other property inside. Graf remained in jail Wednesday night in lieu of $600,000 bond. Investigators were…… MORE
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