Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Michael Lynn owns ‘3-D Print Everything’ in Fort Worth, and he manufactured a plastic gun called ‘The Liberator,’ made with the controversial online blueprints made available by an Austin man. Lynn had his gun, which he reportedly made with $10 worth of plastic, test fired at Eagle Gun Range in Farmers…… MORE
Texas tick spray ban threatens cattle and humans
WACO, Texas (AP) — A recent decision to ban a tool to treat a deadly tick could put cattle at risk, according to Texas ranchers and several government agencies. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller last month halted the use of 15 cattle fever tick spray boxes in South Texas for lacking ventilation, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported. The boxes…… MORE
Texas Live, Brand New Entertainment Center Opens in Arlington
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Live, an expansive $250 million mixed used destination, opened Thursday. Texas Live features world-class dining and entertainment. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams said this vision started in 1991 and now it’s a reality. Williams said it’s projected to bring over 3 million visitors each year and over 3,000 jobs to Tarrant County.…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Pleads Guilty to Federal Corruption Charges; Resigns from City Council
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, in connection with the Dallas Public Schools scandal. According documents filed this morning, Caraway is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and tax evasion for allegedly accepting $450,000 in bribes, kickbacks from head of tech company that sold school…… MORE
Alleged Santa Fe High School Shooter, Formally Indicted
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) – A Texas grand jury has formally indicted the 17-year-old student accused of fatally shooting 10 people at a Houston-area high school. Galveston County prosecutors say Dimitrios Pagourtzis was indicted Thursday on charges stemming from the May 18 attack, including capital murder. Investigators say Pagourtzis has admitted going on a shooting…… MORE
The Population Has Nearly Doubled, So What’s with The Rewrite of Austin’s Land-Use Code?
DALLAS (AP) – A years-long effort that included spending more than $8 million and formulating a blueprint of some 1,500 pages for how Austin uses its coveted land has ground to a halt. The City Council on Thursday is expected to stop the sweeping rewrite of Austin’s land-use code, known as CodeNext. Mayor Steve Adler…… MORE
Dallas City Council Reacts to Resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas City Council members are reacting to the resignation and guilty pleas of former Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway. “We’re required to abide by public trust and he’s going to have to be held accountable for his actions,” said City Councilman Lee Kleinman. “It’s a poor reflection on City Hall and we have…… MORE
The Latest on DACA…
HOUSTON (AP) – A hearing before a federal judge in Texas over the fate of a program shielding young immigrants from deportation has focused heavily on the judge’s previous ruling against an earlier Obama-era program. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen heard arguments Wednesday in a case brought by Texas against the Deferred Action for Childhood…… MORE
Battle Over Iconic Dallas Restaurant’s “Don’t Mess With Tex-Mex” Slogan Continues
(WBAP/KLIF News) – The saga continues between TxDOT and a legendary Mexican restaurant in Dallas. The parent company of El Fenix, El Firebird IP, LLC, said its pressing ahead with efforts to trademark the slogan “Don’t Mess with Tex-Mex” despite pushback from the transportation agency. In response to TxDOT’s formal opposition to the trademark filing…… MORE
Missing Fort Worth Boy Found Safe
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – An 8-year old boy has been found safe after going missing Tuesday evening while playing with friends at an apartment complex playground. Dieudonne Babutu was found inside inside one of the units at the Ladera Palms Wednesday morning, playing with a balloon according to WFAA-TV. According to the report, police are…… MORE
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