RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott discussed a bold agenda for the Legislative Session at a Richardson Chamber Annual Meeting Monday. Governor Abbott talked about tacking emergency issues like property tax reform, increasing teacher salaries , school safety, disaster recovery and mental health services. “The state of Texas is going to be adding a lot more money…… MORE
Rowlett Police Arrest Student For Making School Shooting Threat
ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF News) – Rowlett Police have arrested a 16-year-old student for making a school shooting threat against Rowlett High School. A student at the school alerted campus resource officers after receiving a Snapchat message indicating an upcoming shooting at the school. Police tracked the message to a 16-year-old student and arrested him. Police are still…… MORE
Dallas City Council Holds Committee On Citizens Police Review Board
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas City Council is talking about possible changes to the Citizens Police Review Board. A committee meeting was held on Monday to address new authority power the Board is requesting. The Board is asking for more authority in investigating cases of police misconduct, including officer-involved shootings. Currently, the Board can only…… MORE
Big Profits for DFW Home Sellers
DALLAS – Home price appreciation maybe slowing down a bit, but that doesn’t mean folks aren’t making good money when it comes to selling their home. In the DFW area, the average profit on a house sold is $78,865, according to a recent study by Attom Data Solutions. One of the factors leading to such…… MORE
Tax Return Troubles
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — Were you expecting a refund this year… only to find out you owe income taxes? CPA Aaron MacPhie with BKM Sowan Horan explains changes to the tax code, and has some tips on how to simplify your tax return… next year. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2019 … MORE
Henderson County Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Search for Missing North Texas Woman
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A North Texas woman has been missing for two weeks and the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to help find her. According to a post on the department’s Facebook page, 25-year-old Brenda Lizbeth Montanez vanished Sunday January 27th. She’s Hispanic and 5-feet tall and drives a maroon…… MORE
Many Early Tax Filers Are Angry Over an Unexpected ‘You Owe’
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
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