FRISCO, Texas (AP) – The Dallas Cowboys have released Dez Bryant, deciding salary cap relief with the star receiver’s declining production outweighs the risk of him returning to All-Pro form with another team. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said in a statement Friday it wasn’t an easy decision, but was what the organization…… MORE
Irving Celebrates its New Music Venue
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF) – Toyota Music Factory in Irving is hosting a three-day grand opening celebration with entertainment and activities. From April 13 through April 15, guests can experience a range of live, rhythmic performances from local bands to well-known musicians. The festival-like atmosphere will also feature unique strolling entertainment attractions sure to pique visitors’ interest.…… MORE
Thousands Are Expected to Volunteer at Plano’s Annual Citywide Cleanup
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Thousands of North Texans will be picking up litter in Plano on Saturday as part of the Great American Cleanup. Monica Sowards said keeping the city clean has numerous benefits. “It helps increase our property value, it helps keep our communities beautiful and it’s just really important to keep those things…… MORE
A Mentally Challenged Teen Says ‘Voices in His Head’ Told Him to Stab a Woman in an Arlington Park
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – An Arlington woman has been hospitalized after a juvenile boy attacked her while she was walking in the city’s Veteran’s Park Wednesday. Police say the boy is suffering from mental illness and attacked her because he “heard voices that told him to.” They say she was attacked with a sharp weapon, likely…… MORE
Microchipping dogs and cats may be mandated in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — Pet owners in Fort Worth will be required to have their dogs and cats implanted with identification chips if the city council ratifies the plan. The initiative is being advocated by Fort Worth Animal Services. While some pet owners are worried about the expense, FWAS says it will actually save…… MORE
Multiple Injuries Involving a Greyhound Bus Crash on I-30 in East Fort Worth
UPDATED 7:03AM A charter bus charter bus crash in East Fort Worth this morning has sent eight people to the hospital. The Greyhound bus crashed on I-30 eastbound near Beach Street early this morning. Two other cars were involved. Eight people were sent to the hospital with minor injuries, some came off the bus wearing…… MORE
Texas Governor Says Half of 1,400 Troops on Job
WESLACO, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says more than half of roughly 1,400 National Guard members the state wants to put on the U.S.-Mexico border are already on the job. Abbott said Thursday in the Texas border city of Weslaco that morale is high among troops. He spoke to reporters after a briefing…… MORE
Secretary of State Nominee Mike Pompeo Testifies at Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) – Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo is defending the Trump administration and its efforts to push back against Russia. Pompeo is answering questions at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He says the list of actions the administration has taken is “long.” But Pompeo also says that Russian President Vladimir…… MORE
Feds Say Convicted Congressman Held Accountable
HOUSTON (AP) – A federal judge has ordered former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman to be taken into custody following the ex-congressman’s conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges. U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal says the 61-year-old Republican was a flight risk. Federal prosecutors said Stockman conspired with two staffers to bilk conservative foundations out of at…… MORE
Backpage.com CEO Pleads Guilty to California Money Charges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The chief executive of a website that authorities have dubbed an “online brothel” is pleading guilty to California money-laundering charges and agreeing to cooperate in prosecuting the site’s creators. Carl Ferrer will serve no more than five years in state prison under the plea agreement announced Thursday. He’s pleading guilty to…… MORE
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