(WBAP/KLIF) – On Wednesday evening, a jury has sentenced Former Balch Springs Police Officer, Roy Oliver, to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Oliver was found guilty of murder, not guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of aggravated assault in the death by shooting of 15 year old Jordan Edwards in 2017. A…… MORE
Women’s Hospital in Medical City Arlington begins $60 mil Renovations, ‘Luxurious Features’
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A Women’s Hospital located in Medical City Arlington is getting a major face lift. CEO of Medical City Arlington Keith Zimmerman said the $60 million project will be luxurious with VIP Suites, brand new delivery rooms, more NICU beds, and recovery rooms. This hospital will be over 125,000 sq ft. and will…… MORE
Dallas City Council Elects Mayor Pro Tem
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Dallas has a new Mayor Pro Tem. Dallas City Council District 3 Representative, Casey Thomas takes over the title. Thomas was elected to the position by other members of the council at during a briefing Wednesday. He replaces former Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway who resigned before pleading guilty…… MORE
Former President George W. Bush Chooses Burial in Dallas Over Austin
DALLAS (AP) – Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush have decided they’ll be buried at his presidential library in Dallas instead of the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. The Austin-American Statesman reports the plan now is for the couple to be buried on the grounds of the George W. Bush…… MORE
A Crackdown on University Trademark Infringement As Licensing Deals Generate More Revenue
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Trademark bullies? Many big colleges fiercely protect brands Records gathered by The Associated Press show that some major universities send their lawyers after even slight perceived threat to their brands. Texas A&M went after its own alumni association in 2016 because it trademarked a slogan with the word “Aggie” in it.…… MORE
A Social Media Stir Over Beto O’Rourke’s Past Arrests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas Republican Party tweet recalling Senate hopeful Beto O’Rourke’s past arrests has caused a stir, but not in the way it was likely intended. The party was chiding O’Rourke for failing to yet settle on dates for debates with Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz. Tuesday night it tweeted an O’Rourke…… MORE
A Houston Nurse Fired Over Facebook Post About Boy Suspected to Have Measles
HOUSTON (AP) – Texas Children’s Hospital officials say they’ve fired a nurse after she posted information on social media about a boy who’s suspected to have measles. The nurse working at the Houston hospital posted about the child’s condition on an anti-vaccination group’s Facebook page. Screenshots of the post show that the nurse said the…… MORE
Parking Meters Popping Up in Fort Worth’s Popular West 7th District
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Patrons of Fort Worth’s popular West Seventh entertainment district who plan on having a good time this weekend will have to pay to park. They’ll notice more parking meters across the area and the fees take effect on Thursday. The city said the goal of the charges is to relieve…… MORE
Twitter User Says He Was Glad to See Lubbock After a SWA Jet Lost an Engine Mid-Flight
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Another Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency landing yesterday in West Texas. The flight was on its way from Phoenix to Oklahoma City when it made the unplanned stop in Lubbock about 5:30pm. The pilot reported some excess engine vibration and requested to land. Air traffic controllers said they could see flames…… MORE
AG: Some Election Judges Can Carry Handguns To the Polls
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – In a non-binding opinion issued Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says presiding election judges licensed to carry handguns may do so while working at polls in government buildings. In March, Rpublican State Rep. James White of Woodville had asked for the opinion, citing “safety concerns for election judges who work long…… MORE
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