Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas DA’s office is looking at the electronic lock on Botham Jean’s apartment door to determine whether or not it was already open at the time of his shooting two weeks ago. Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger told investigators the door was “ajar” and able to push open, but witnesses say…… MORE
Texas school superintendent says can’t count on black QBs
HOUSTON (AP) — An East Texas school superintendent who wrote “You can’t count on a black quarterback” in the comment section of an online news article says he thought it was a private message. Lynn Redden is superintendent of the Onalaska Independent School District in the Piney Woods, about 75 miles north of Houston. In…… MORE
New Poll Shows Cruz Gaining over O’Rourke
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A new poll shows Senator Ted Cruz gaining over his challenger Congressman Beto O’Rourke. Quinnipiac University has Cruz up by 9 points over O’Rourke. Previous polling done in the past weeks had Cruz up by only one, clearly within the margin of error. Both Cruz and O’Rourke participate in their first debate…… MORE
9 Protesters from Botham Jean Rally, Released from Jail with Bond
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – 9 Protesters arrested in a rally for Botham Jean were released from jail. Officer Chris Cook with Arlington Police says the protesters were arrested for traffic obstruction charges during a rally Sunday night outside the AT&T Stadium. 8 of the protesters were released with $100 bond and one other was released with…… MORE
Man Accused of Ramming Truck into Fox 4 Building Could Be Arrested Again
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is explaining why a man accused of ramming his truck into a downtown television station was released. Police say at the time Michael Chadwick Fry was released, Fox 4 had not yet provided a damage estimate required to proceed with the case. Dallas police though say the case…… MORE
Former Mesquite Police Officer on Trial in Dallas County
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A former Mesquite Police Officer is on trial this week in Dallas County. Derick Wiley is charged with Aggravated Assault by a Public Servant. Wiley allegedly shot Lyndo Jones while Jones was standing outside of his truck. Jones survived and his Civil Attorney Lee Merritt said Tuesday that he’ll testify. “I think…… MORE
Dallas City Council Approves Budget to Include Pay Raises for First Responders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council voted Tuesday to approve a budget that includes pay raises for first responders. The $1.3 billion general budget brings a base salary of $60,000 for Police and firefighters. The raises are nearly $10,000 higher than what was initially considered in the budget proposed by the City Manager. Some…… MORE
Dallas Love Field to Add Restaurants, More Seating to Ease Long Lines
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Love Field Airport could be adding more restaurants and seating soon to help ease the long lines inside the main terminal. Airport officials say the situation is leading to lost revenue for the city. This woman files out of Love Field often and said the way food options are currently set…… MORE
Frisco Tops Money Magazine’s Best Places To Live List
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – Money Magazine has named Frisco,Texas the No. 1 Best Place to live in 2018. According to the magazine, part of the city’s appeal is the low cost of living, high incomes and booming job growth. In addition, the magazine cites the city’s “outstanding” schools. Mayor Jeff Cheney told us, “We didn’t need…… MORE
Florence Continues Wreaking Havoc
OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC (KLIF/WBAP) — What was once Hurricane Florence has left the Carolinas, but the remnants continue to cause problems for residents. The rain only just stopped falling in places like Ocean Isle Beach. Correspondent Curtis Biasi joined Amy to talk about recovery efforts so far. Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2018… MORE
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