DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police say a man was offered $200 to beat a transgender woman in an attack that was recorded as a crowd gathered to holler and watch. A police affidavit released Monday says the woman accidentally backed into a vehiclebefore the driver of that vehicle pointed a gun at her and refused to let her…… MORE
Dallas County District Attorney Clarifies New Theft Policy
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot is clarifying his new policy not to prosecute theft of what he called “necessary items” under $750. Creuzot told WBAP’s ‘Rick Roberts Show’ Tuesday that the policy only applies to people stealing to survive, not someone who plans to re-sell stolen items. “If the individual is…… MORE
Baby Boom at Grand Prairie Fire Department
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Grand Prairie Fire Department is experiencing a baby boom! Ten babies have joined the fire family and the department said they couldn’t be happier. 7 girls and 3 boys, range between 3-12 months in age. Future local firefighters perhaps?… MORE
Former U.S. Swimmer Sues Cooper Clinic Following Suspension
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – A former University of Texas swimmer is suing the Cooper Clinic in Dallas following a suspension that halted her swimming career. Madisyn Cox, a former member of the U.S. National Swim Team, filed a lawsuit Monday against an affiliate of the Cooper Clinic for negligently producing and selling its Cooper Complete Elite…… MORE
Various Tributes from the United States Honor Notre Dame Cathedral
PARIS (AP) – The White House says the bells of Notre Dame cathedral “will sound again.” Press secretary Sarah Sanders says President Donald Trump offered his condolences Tuesday to French President Emmanuel Macron over the fire that caused major damage to the iconic building. She says America stands with the French, the city of Paris…… MORE
VP Mike Pence to Visit Dallas Wednesday
(WBAP/KLIF) – Vice President Mike Pence will be in Texas Wednesday. Pence will visit both Dallas and Midland, attending a fundraiser in Dallas and then touring an oil rig in West Texas. The Vice President visited the Lone Star State numerous times last year. One of those trips was to speak at the National Rifle…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Association Speaks Out Against Firing of Officer Involved in Shooting Incident
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Police Association is criticizing Chief Joel Fitzgerald after an officer was fired for what the association said was a brief an investigation into a shooting incident. Officer Lina Mino was fired last week following a five-day investigation into an incident involving her firing a gun at a car…… MORE
Arlington Police Credit “One Mind” Campaign Training in Dealing with the Mentally Ill
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Arlington police have joined forces with hundreds of police departments nationwide in a training program that helps them better deal with people suffering from mental illness. According to a survey of law enforcement by the Mental Illness Policy Organization, 63% of respondents said the amount of time their departments spend on service…… MORE
Dallas Firefighters Endorse Mayoral Candidate, Applaud Commitment to Public Safety
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Fire Fighters Association announced Monday its endorsement of Dallas City Council member Scott Griggs to be the next Mayor of Dallas. “We’ve thoroughly reviewed all nine Mayoral candidates and Scott Griggs stands out from the group with an invigorating, new plan to push Dallas forward,” said Dallas Fire Fighters Association President Jim…… MORE
Arlington Police Investigate 3 Murders Within 24 Hours
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Arlington is investigating three murders in a 24 hour span, including the shooting death of a man in his own driveway yesterday afternoon. Arlington residents say it doesn’t change how they feel about the city. One man says it’ll make him be more aware, but will not cause…… MORE
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