VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis has changed church teachings about the death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned because it “attacks” the inherent dignity of all humans. The Vatican said Thursday that Francis had changed the Catechism of the Catholic Church – the compilation of official Catholic teaching. Previously, the catechism said the…… MORE
Richardson ISD Cancels Classes on Election Day Amid Security Concerns
Richardson, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson I-S-D will be canceling classes on election day this year because of potential safety concerns. An e-mail was sent out ot parents yesterday, citing the large number of people entering schools to vote, noting the thousands of people who come and go at schools on Election Day. A pre-schedule staff…… MORE
Bond Reduced For Richardson Man Accused in Death of Adopted Daughter
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Judge has lowered bond for the Richardson man jailed on capital murder and other charges for allegedly killing his adopted daughter last year. 38-year old Wesley Mathews has been jailed on 1-million dollars bond on murder and injury to a child charges — it was reduced to 500-thousand dollars.…… MORE
Authorities: Texas jail worker sexually harassed inmates
MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — A kitchen worker at a North Texas jail faces charges after authorities say he sexually harassed and “inappropriately” touched inmates. Collin County sheriff investigators on Wednesday arrested Kyle Anderson Thomas, a jail worker accused of touching inmates over their clothes and making unsolicited comments that were “sexual in nature.” A sheriff’s…… MORE
Polls Show Senate Race Between Cruz, O’Rourke Tightening
(WBAP/KLIF) – A new Texas Lyceum poll puts the senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke within the margin of error. SMU Political Science Professor Dr. Cal Jillson has said this race has been a bit surprising. “Beto O’Rourke is performing very well in this race. He’s generated a lot more excitement and raised…… MORE
Get Children’s Immunization Shots for Free in Dallas County
Dallas County Health and Human Services is offering free immunization shots your child will need for the year ahead through five visits of its mobile clinic. The first mobile clinic visit will be this Friday, August 5th, at Fair Park’s Centennial Building, from 8 am until 2 pm. Dallas County is concerned about the spread…… MORE
Tarrant County Vaccination Rates Down
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – Back to school is around the corner and parents are asked to get their children vaccinated. Terri Andrews, Chairman of the Tarrant County Immunization Collaboration, said in 2003, state law makers made it easier for parents to opt out of getting the shot. Since then, Tarrant County has been a ‘hot…… MORE
Escapees of Johnson County ICE Detention Center Back in Custody
ALVARADO (WBAP/KLIF) – Two escapees from an ICE detention center in Johnson County are back in custody after escaping Tuesday afternoon. The men were being held on immigration violations at the Prairieland facility in Alvarado. “Two men had escaped by scaling the fence at the facility’s recreation yard,” Carl Rusnok with ICE said. One of the…… MORE
Police Name Suspect in Shooting Death of President George H.W. Bush’s Former Doctor
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Houston Police have named a suspect in the murder of President George H.W. Bush’s former doctor. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said Tuesday that a tip led Police to identify the man accused of shooting Dr. Mark Hauseknecht while he was riding his bike to work last month. The suspect is 65-year-old Joseph James…… MORE
More Tarrant County students are Opting out of Vaccinations, Immunization Collaboration Officials highly encourage the shot
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – Back to school is around the corner and parents are asked to get their children vaccinated. Terri Andrews, Chairman of the Tarrant County Immunization Collaboration, said in 2003, state law makers made it easier for parents to opt out of getting the shot. Since then, Tarrant County has been a ‘hot…… MORE
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