COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF)- A Coppell family is fighting with a dog sitting company after their dog drowned in a sitter’s pool. Amy Houston went on Rover.com to find a sitter for her 17 pound French Bulldog, Coco. Houston said she needed someone to look after Coco while she hosted her daughter’s high school graduation party. Houston said she thought she…… MORE
Pastor Found Dead in Cedar Hill Home Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
CEDAR HILL (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County medical examiner has ruled that a well known Pastor, found dead in his Cedar Hill home in February, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Pastor Eugene Keahey died on February 28, the same night his home went up in flames. His two daughters and wife killed in the…… MORE
Strong US Job Gains of 263,000 Cuts Rate to 3.6%
WASHINGTON (AP) – Hiring jumped in April as U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs, a strong gain that suggests businesses have shrugged off any concerns the economy may slow this year. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to a new five-decade low of 3.6%, though that drop partly reflected an increase in the number…… MORE
American Expands at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Airlines is expanding at its most profitable airport, opening 15 new gates at Dallas-Fort Worth International. American said the gates that opened Friday in Terminal E will let it add more than 100 daily flights on its American Eagle affiliate. By early June, Fort Worth-based American plans to operate…… MORE
New Evidence Leads to Capital Murder Charge for Widow of Slain North Texas Firefighter
ROYSE CITY, Texas (AP) – The widow of a Dallas-area firefighter is facing a capital murder charge after prosecutors said new evidence led to the upgraded count in his 2016 fatal shooting. Chacey Tyler Poynter of Royse City was charged with conspiracy to commit murder following the off-duty death of Robert Poynter, a University Park…… MORE
Governor Announces Additional Grant Funding For Border Security Operations In Texas
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday $9 million in additional Operation Stonegarden Grant Program funding to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along the border. The announcement follows a previous release of $4 million in grant funding as part of the $30 million in Operations Orders approved by the U.S…… MORE
Arlington Police Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Arlington Police are investigating an overnight shooting at the Bravo Apartments on Savoy Drive near Ballpark Way. A man was shot and killed in his truck after an argument. WBAP/KLIF’s Scott Sidway spoke with a witness who said that her “car was messed up by the man who was shot.” Princess…… MORE
Grand Prairie Police Chase Ends With Fatal Shots Fired in Cedar Hill
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A police chase involving Grand Prairie officers ended with a suspect being shot dead in Cedar Hill. Grand Prairie Police say a driver took off around 11 last night as an officer attempted to make a traffic stop. During the over 12-mile chase, police say the man abruptly came to a…… MORE
Bernie Sanders Backs Fort Worth Mayoral Candidate
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) Democrat Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has endorsed Fort Worth Mayoral candidate Deborah Peoples. In a tweet, Sander said, “In Fort Worth on Saturday we can elect a true progressive for Mayor. Deborah Peoples will work to level the playing field. She will address income inequality and ensure equity for every family. Do…… MORE
Mayoral Elections Saturday in 3 of Largest Cities in Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Three cities that are among the largest in Texas, with a combined population of more than 3.5 million people, are holding mayoral elections Saturday. Nine candidates are vying to replace Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, who is unable to seek a third term due to term limits. The Dallas Morning News in an…… MORE
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