DALLAS (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks released quarterback Trevone Boykin on Tuesday shortly after his girlfriend alleged in a television interview that he physically assaulted her in Texas last week. The practice squad player was released from the team after WFAA-TV in Dallas posted an interview with Boykin’s girlfriend detailing an assault she alleges happened…… MORE
New Sanctuary Set For Texas Church Where Massacre Occurred
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas (AP) – A South Texas church where more than two dozen died when a gunman entered a Sunday service and opened fire now plans to erect a new sanctuary complex its pastor hopes is a new start for his congregation. The pastor of First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, southeast of San…… MORE
Former Church Instructor Charged with Child Sexual Assault, McKinney Police Say There May be More Victims
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – McKinney police are asking the public to help determine if a man accused of sexually assaulting four children has anymore victims. Investigators said 23-year-old Noel Anderson admitted to sexually assaulting children between the ages of two and six over the last seven years. According to police, Anderson, a member of The Church…… MORE
Austin Police Say Bombing Suspect’s Roommate Named “Person of Interest”
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the investigation into the bombings in Austin continues, new information has been revealed about what those close the suspect may have known and when. The suspect, Mark Conditt, shared a home in Plugerville with two others. House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Congressman Michael McCaul, said his roommate is now being…… MORE
Man Charged in Death of Elderly Dallas Woman Allegedly Used Alias
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man charged with capital murder in the suffocation death of an elderly Dallas woman used an alias while working as a health care professional, according to Plano Police. Billy Chemirmir was arrested by police last week after he allegedly attempted to suffocate a 93-year-old Plano woman and stole her jewelry.…… MORE
Dallas Students Compete in Nationwide Competition to Pitch Their Solutions to Community-Based Problems
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A group of Dallas high school students competed in a nationwide competition designed to give kids a chance to offer innovative solutions to community-based problems. Zachary Epps is with the Aspen challenge and said it’s important we listen to what kids are saying. “It’s vital because they have the answers because things…… MORE
Schlitterbahn Owner Arrested Over Water Park Death
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – The Latest on the arrest of a water park company’s co-owner in Texas in connection to a Kansas criminal case (all times local): 8:45 a.m. Jail records show the co-owner of a Kansas water park where a 10-year-old boy died on a giant water slide is being held in Texas on…… MORE
SMU Suspends Fraternity for Over 4 Years
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Southern Methodist University has announced that is suspended a fraternity for four-and-a-half years. Without going into detail, the school said the ‘Beta Zeta’ chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha violated SMU’s student code of conduct. In a statement, “The suspension comes in response to operational and new member incidents that violated the smu…… MORE
Rowlett Secures FEMA Grant to Help Fund Tornado Safe Rooms
Rowlett (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Rowlett has secured an over $450,000 grant to help residents install tornado safe rooms. The move comes more than two years after a tornado tore through Rowlett, destroying 13-hundred homes. The grants will help about 150 randomly selected households. So far the city has received more than 180 applications;…… MORE
Texas Congressman’s Bill Addresses Child Sex Assault on Military Base
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – A congressman who represents Fort Hood has introduced legislation to change how authorities handle crimes including sexual assault that the children of service members commit on military bases. An Associated Press investigation showed earlier this month how neither victims nor offenders may receive justice after sexual assaults on bases at…… MORE
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