FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A Texas man who admitted to killing his estranged wife by tying a massive chunk of concrete to her and throwing her off a bridge into a lake has been sentenced to life in prison. Prosecutors in Fort Worth say Rodolfo “Rudy” Arellano pleaded guilty Wednesday to capital murder. He’ll…… MORE
New Allegations of Rape At A Baylor University Residence Hall
WACO, Texas (AP) – Baylor University is investigating three allegations of rape at a residence hall involving the same individuals. Campus police crime logs show the string of sexual assaults reported on Monday occurred at the Waco campus’ South Russell Hall since December. Baylor spokeswoman Tonya Hudson says the cases were referred to the university’s…… MORE
ICE Force Feeding Detainees Who Are On A Hunger Strike
Texas (AP) Three times a day, a 22-year-old Indian man on a hunger strike says, he is dragged from his cell in a Texas immigration detention center, his feet scraping the floor as he goes. He’s put on a bed where he says his arms and legs are strapped down and a group of people…… MORE
The real test of TEXRail is now underway
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – The real test of the brand new TEXRail system connecting downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport began Friday morning. The system opened in early January, and was immediately popular: 100,000 riders in the first month. However that first month offered free rides. As of Friday morning passengers have to pay. An…… MORE
Child predator sentenced
Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – A 37 year old Plano man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for raping and impregnating an 11-year-old girl. Roli Lopez-Sanchez will not be eligible for parole or good-behavior credit. The girl who is now 12 years old gave birth last summer, and DNA tests confirm Lopez-Sanchez is the baby’s…… MORE
Another hopeful wants to be Mayor of Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Yet another candidate has tossed his hat into the ring to run for Mayor of Dallas. 71 year old Steve Smith is the founder and C.E.O. of a multi billion dollar asset management firm. He says he’s running primarily to invigorate the Great Trinity Forest and other nature preserves along the Trinity…… MORE
Dallas ISD Superintendent Gives State of the District
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Over 700 people packed the ballroom at the Dallas Omni Hotel to hear Dallas ISD’s State of the District. Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa talked about the school district’s accomplishments, plans and exciting news at the Inaugural State of the District Event Friday. Hinojosa said the district put together a technology plan, making it…… MORE
Dallas Police Looking for Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman in Uptown Parking Garage
UPDATE: 2-3-2019 10:13 AM – Dallas Police report the arrest of a suspect in connection with this assault. Police say 34 year old Dralon Patterson has been arrested following a foot chase in the same area as the sex assault on Howell Street. Police say Patterson was spotted as police looked into reports of…… MORE
Real Estate Industry Split on Recession Likelihood
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Could a recession be on the way? More real estate execs are starting to believe it’s only a matter of time. According to information gathered by property market observers, Robert Charles Lesser & Co., 46 percent of surveyed respondents believe an economic downturn has either already begun or will start in 2019.…… MORE
New Report Shows Big Job Growth in Texas and Nation
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Department of Labor released a report on Friday, showing 43,000 new jobs were created in Texas in January and 304,000 jobs across the country. That makes two straight months of solid job growth. The recent boom in the Petroleum industry is one factor contributing to job growth in Texas. Dallas investment…… MORE
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