Dallas (WBAP/KLIF – A Dallas member of the Texas Legislature is again calling for the immediate removal of a controversial plaque fastened to the state capitol wall next to his office in Austin. Representative Eric Johnson says the plaque shouldn’t be displayed in the capitol building because it insists slavery was not the underlying cause…… MORE
A quartet of robbers is stalking Lewisville neighborhoods
Lewisville (WBAP/KLIF) – Lewisville Police say a quartet of robbers has pulled a dozen armed robberies in Lewisville since October 13. The robbers so far have largely targeted Hispanic victims walking in the late afternoons or evenings. They have focused on three areas of the city: the 400 block of East State Highway 121 Business,…… MORE
Irving residents are being targeted by a water scam
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Irving is warning residents scammers are trying to bilk them out of their money by lying about the safety of Irving’s water. Irving’s official website warns at least one con man pretending to work for the city is telling residents he needs to test their water for salmonella contamination.…… MORE
A suspected mother-and-son prostitution ring has been shut down in Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police say they have shut down a mother and son fronted prostitution ring that victimized dozens of women. A federal grand jury has indicted both Helen Yu Kim and her son, Daniel Mendoza, Junior for allegedly running the ring out of two spas owned by Kim, Illusion, and Pink One. Kim…… MORE
An alleged Fort Worth pimp has been indicted on multiple charges
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A grand jury has indicted an alleged kingpin among Fort Worth pimps. 39 year old Tremont Blakemore, who also calls himself “Macknificent,” allegedly ran his criminal enterprise in an upscale north Fort Worth neighborhood. He is now charged not only with prostitution, but with racketeering, money laundering, tampering with evidence, and…… MORE
Remembering Dallas Officer Killed in Kennedy Assassination Immediate Aftermath
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas 55 years ago Thursday and while President Kennedy is honored on this day every year, many North Texans honor the police officer who was gunned down in the aftermath of the shooting in Dealey Plaza. Dallas Police Officer J D Tippit stopped a man…… MORE
Texas AG Ken Paxton Wins A Round In Court
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A court has handed a loss to prosecutors trying to bring indicted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to trial on charges of securities fraud, throwing the long running-criminal case into new doubt. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday ruled that payments approved to special prosecutors were set beyond legal…… MORE
How to Prevent Thanksgiving House Fires
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth Fire Department reported seeing an uptick in house fires during Thanksgiving in recent years. Mike Drivdahl with the Fort Worth Police Department said this is their most demanding day because people tend to leave their food unattended and some even started to deep fry turkeys in ways that aren’t safe.…… MORE
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign Kicks Off in North Texas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Salvation Army’s famous red kettles are popping up outside of grocery and retail stores this week, marking the start of the giving season. The Red Kettle Campaign is kicking off across the world. At a Wednesday ceremony outside Neiman Marcus in Dallas, Mayor Mike Rawlings spoke about the value of the organization. “The Salvation…… MORE
Residents Save Family in Large Apartment Fire in East Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – An East Dallas family is safe today thanks to the quick thinking of residents during a large fire that broke out at the Meadows at Ferguson apartments Wednesday morning. Melvina Love lives in the complex and said she ran next door to the building as flames were shooting through the roof.…… MORE
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