PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – After her first term, Plano’s Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Angela Miner has decided not to seek re-election. The City of Plano’s Steve Stoler said Miner is honored to have served the city for four years but is ready to move on with the next chapter of her life. “She feels that she…… MORE
Couple Accused of Force-Feeding Batteries to a Child
Hardin County, TN (WBAP/KLIF) – File this under, “You’ve got to be kidding!” A couple in Hardin, Tennessee is facing 15 years in prison after being indicted on charges related to allegedly forced-feeding batteries to a child under the age of 8. LocalMemphis.com reports that the child’s 21-year old mother, Kristina Thompson and Lucas Todd,…… MORE
State Fair Horse Trainer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of a Child
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – In a last minute plea deal, a longtime State Fair of Texas performer was sentenced to 10-years probation for a sexual assault of a child charge he had been indicted on in 2014. For years, 59-year old Robert Liner performed in the the fair’s Spirit of the Horse Show demonstrating his horsemanship.…… MORE
Fair Park Gets State Fair For Another Two Decades
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The State Fair of Texas will stay at Fair Park in Dallas through 2038. The Dallas City Council approved the contract Wednesday with a few tweaks. Those changes include a wage increase for fair workers. They will now be paid $11/hour. In addition, the fair will pay all the expenses related to security…… MORE
Former Fort Worth Pastor Sentenced to Prison After Violating Probation in Child Assault Case
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A judge has revoked a former North Texas minister’s probation and ordered him to serve 10 years in prison over a 2008 sexual assault conviction involving a teenage parishioner. James Virtue Robinson IV was re-sentenced Wednesday in Fort Worth. A judge determined the 42-year-old Robinson, who in 2008 was sentenced…… MORE
Apple announces plan to build $1 billion campus in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Apple says it plans to build a $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas. The company statement early Thursday says it also plans to establish locations in Seattle, San Diego and Culver City, California, with more than 1,000 employees at each. The tech giant based in Cupertino, California, says the new campus…… MORE
NTTA Puts Ice Preventative Solution on Roads Ahead of Possible Wintry Weather Conditions
(WBAP/KLIF)- The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) is putting a brine solution on roads and bridges ahead of possible wintry weather this week. Brine is a salt water mix used to keep roads from icing over and prevents cars from slipping. “We watch and wait for weather updates but by putting this ice preventative on the roads, we get a…… MORE
Tyson Foods Distribution Center to Denton, Bring 100 Jobs Pending Council Vote
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A Tyson distribution center could be coming to the city of Denton pending a council vote in January. Tyson foods asked the city for financial incentives to open the 30-million dollar, 350,000 square foot refrigerated warehouse in west Denton. Caroline Booth, Denton’s Economic Development Director says this is a capital investment for the city.…… MORE
North Texas Man Indicted in The Death of His Girlfriend, a Domestic Violence Activist
(WBAP/KLIF) Nathaniel Mitchell is charged with murder, burglary and assault. A Tarrant County Grand jury indicted Mitchell Wednesday. Police say in September Mitchell broke into Donna Alexander’s home and beat her. Alexander, the mother of two died 3 days later. Alexander is the Founder of Anger room, a Deep Ellum business that allowed visitors to…… MORE
UT Dallas Petition To Oust Baylor Rape Suspect Grabs Thousands of Signatures
UPDATE 5:15 PM: University of Texas posts this tweet in response to attention given case, in part, via response to online petitions: The University of Texas at Dallas Statement from University of Texas at Dallas President Richard C. Benson: “There is nothing more important at UT Dallas than the safety and security of our students.…… MORE
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