HOUSTON (AP) — Texas is again attempting to expedite the execution process by seeking U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ approval to opt in to a federal law shortening legal deadlines and limiting appeals options for death-sentenced inmates. The renewed request to the Justice Department will avoid “stressful delays” and cut “excessive costs” of lengthy federal…… MORE
Beto’s War Chest is Growing
By David Wright CNN Democratic Rep. Beto O’Rourke raised more than $6.7 million in the first three months of 2018, his campaign announced Tuesday, a sign that the El Paso Democrat is poised to put up a significant fight against incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. “BREAKING: We raised $6.7 million in the first 3…… MORE
Southwest Adds New Flight Operations Facility to its Dallas Corporate Campus
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Southwest Airlines continues to grow its corporate campus near Love Field. Officials unveiled a new 6-story facility that will be home to many of its flight operations, according to the Dallas Morning News. The new building has been dubbed ‘Wings,’ and cost the airling some 250-million dollars to build; it’s located across Denton…… MORE
FTW Police Release Body Cam Footage Showing Different View of Controversial Arrest
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police have released body cam footage of an arrests over the weekend that sparked a small protest at city hall last night. Initial video taken by a bystander showed officers pinning Forrest Curry to the ground and punching him several times in the body, to to activist Rod Smith…… MORE
Frisco Firefighters Head to Panhandle
Frisco (WBAP/KLIF) – Four Frisco firefighters and a Type III engine are heading to help fight wildfires in the Texas Panhandle. According to the the Texas A&M Forest Service the “294 Fire” which is burning in Armstrong and Donley counties has charred 11,000 acres and is 50% contained. Frisco is part of the Texas Intrastate…… MORE
A Petition To Recall Plano Councilman Tom Harrison To Be Presented
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) Plano – The group “Our Plano, One Plano” plans to present their petition to recall councilman Tom Harrison this afternoon at city hall. The group wants him to step down or face a recall election after he made a facebook post that said “Share if you think Trump should ban Islam in American…… MORE
People Dismember Run-Over Houston Alligator for Souvenirs
HOUSTON (AP) – Residents bordering a West Houston reservoir said an alligator known to quietly sun itself outside the ponds was apparently run over on a busy road but then its carcass was dismembered by people who wanted its teeth and limbs as souvenirs. Convenience store owner Sam Manesiya said he spotted the dead 6-foot-long…… MORE
The Mayors Challenge – Plano Water Conservation
(WBAP/KLIF) The City of Plano is participating in the 7th Annual National Mayors Challenge presented by Wyland Foundation. Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere says this is great for the city: “Great things happen when a community comes together for a common cause and this is something that’s great for Plano and great for our environment. We’ve…… MORE
Addison Residents Cut Off From Services Once Provided by Farmers Branch
FARMERS BRANCH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Addison residents have been cut off from services once provided by Farmers Branch including the city’s library, animal adoption center and senior center. The tension between the two cities started with an ongoing dispute about the impact the Vitruvian development had on water in Farmers Branch Creek. Farmers Branch officials…… MORE
Mesquite Pastors arrested for sexual abuse
(WBAP/KLIF) According to police, on February 18th, the Mesquite Police Department received a report of a teenage girl possibly being sexually assaulted. Their investigation led to the arrest of 33 year old Steven Aaron Winn. Winn was an Assistant Youth Pastor at Open Door Baptist Church in Mesquite, TX. Police say Winn had an ongoing…… MORE
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