SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Republican Pete Flores and Democrat Pete Gallego (gah-YEY’-goh) are advancing to a runoff as the top two vote-getters in a special election for a West Texas state Senate district’s vacant seat. But no one in the eight-candidate field polled a majority Tuesday in the state Senate District 19 race. That means…… MORE
Communities Around the Metroplex Are Seeking Back-to-School Supply Donations
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – August is National Back-to-School Month which brings with it a big push for back-to-school supplies. As summer vacation soon ends for school kids around the metroplex, many communities are asking for school supply donations. Arlington is among them, as the city’s Parks and Recreation Department partners, for it’s 8th year with…… MORE
Police Investigate Overnight Double Shooting in Northwest Dallas
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police are investigating an apartment complex in Northwest Dallas where two people were found dead early this morning. Early reports are that it initially came in as a stabbing call near Royal and Zodiac Lanes. Police have not released any details about the incident. Keep checking back as we continue to…… MORE
A Federal Judge Blocks the Release of 3D Printed Guns
SEATTLE (AP) – A federal judge in Seattle has issued a temporary restraining order to stop the release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns. Eight Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block the federal government’s settlement with the company that makes the plans available online. They also sought…… MORE
Man Charged in Death of Dallas Police Officer Released from Jail
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The man charged with Intoxication Manslaughter in the death of a Dallas Police Officer is out of jail. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Adrian Breedlove was released Tuesday afternoon and taken to be fitted for a leg monitor. “We received orders from the court that he was good to go,”…… MORE
Updated: A Second Collapse at a Parking Garage in Irving
Update: The Irving Fire Department is reporting a second collapse at a parking garage in Irving. The initial collapse was reported about 1130 this morning, and the secondary collapse was around 4p.m. Irving Fire Department’s Assistant Chief Jack Taylor said “The second collapse was in the ‘no go zone’, and it was the very first…… MORE
Fort Worth Making Changes to West 7th District
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth plans on renovating the popular West 7th district once again. Many of the roads in the area were changed to one-ways earlier this month in an effort to keep the area safer and less chaotic during the night life. The city presented the plans to remove…… MORE
Former Balch Springs Officer Charged in Teen’s Murder Denied Change of Venue
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas County judge has denied a request by attorneys for former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver for a change of venue in his murder trial. Oliver will be tried for the 2017 murder of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. His attorneys argued Tuesday that a trial in Dallas County would be prejudiced…… MORE
‘Hawkeye’ Pierce (aka) Alan Alda Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease
NEW YORK (AP) – Actor Alan Alda says he has Parkinson’s disease. Appearing Tuesday on “CBS This Morning,” the former “M.A.S.H.” star said he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder three and a half years ago. Alda says he expects a tabloid will soon publish a story about his diagnosis. The 82-year-old says he’s not…… MORE
Arrest Made in Connection With Body Found in Pleasant Grove Home
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An arrest has been made in connection with a body found in a Dallas home over the weekend. Dallas police found the body of 85-year old Edward Sebastian during a welfare check in the Pleasant Grove area Saturday afternoon. Police arrested 40-year old David Lee Rickerson after he was involved in crash…… MORE
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