DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police arrested two men for the murder of a 14-year Samuel High School Student last month. 25-year-old Ernest Salazar and 22-year-old George Salazer are being held at the Dallas County Jail for the murder of Natalie Hernandez. Hernandez and a friend were shot near Ormond Street and Umphress Road, a few blocks from Umphress…… MORE
President Trump Says U.S. Will Impose Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday his administration will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as early as next week, a highly controversial move that Trump framed along economic and national security lines. Trump said the US will impose a 25% tariff on steel imports and 10% tariff on aluminum to shore up the struggling industries, capping a fierce,…… MORE
Hundreds of Vets Packed AT&T Stadium in Dallas for Job Fair
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Hundreds of veterans packed the AT&T stadium in Dallas to meet with prospective employers Thursday as they look to transition to careers outside of the military. More than 500 veterans attended a job fair hosted by Recruit Military. The group’s vice president Chris Stephens said the transition can be tough for people moving from military careers into…… MORE
Kroger Won’t Sell Guns to Anyone Under 21 Years Old
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Kroger, the nation’s largest grocery chain, said it will stop selling guns and ammunition to customers who are younger than 21 years old. It’s the third major retailer in two days to impose new age restrictions on sales. Kroger sells weapons and ammunition at 45 Fred Meyer stores located in…… MORE
Texas man gets prison for hate-crime assaults on gay men
PLANO, Texas (AP) — A Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for hate-crime assaults on gay men. A federal judge sentenced Chancler Encalade to 10 years in prison Tuesday. Previously, Nigel Garrett was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in the crimes. Cameron Ajiduah had pleaded guilty but withdrew it…… MORE
Texas Wesleyan Baseball Coach Fired After Rejecting Recruit Over Colorado Marijuana Laws
FORT WORTH, TX (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – A Fort Worth college baseball coach and former Major League pitcher is getting shelled for turning down a high school player from Colorado. Texas Wesleyan coach Mike Jeffcoat reportedly turned down the Denver-area player in an email, writing that he no longer recruits players from Colorado. 18-year-old Aurora, Colorado…… MORE
Atmos Announces Total Replacement of Natural Gas Lines in Region Affected by Leaks
Update at 6:30pm: Atmos Energy has opened two information centers as thousands remain without gas for the next three weeks. Bachman Recreation Center on Bachman Drive and Walnut Hill Recreation Center on Midway Road will serve as information centers. Both will operate between 7:00am to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday and then 7:00am to 8:00pm Sunday.…… MORE
Walmart Raises Age Requirements to Buy Firearms, Ammunition
NEW YORK (AP) – Walmart announced it will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to people younger than 21. The retailer’s new policy comes after Dick’s Sporting Goods announced earlier Wednesday that it would restrict the sale of firearms to those under 21 years old. It didn’t mention ammunition. Walmart says the decision came after…… MORE
Ground Officially Broken on “Southern Gateway Project” in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Ground was officially broken on a much anticipated road expansion in Dallas Wednesday afternoon. TXDOT’s Tony Hartzel said “The Southern Gateway Project” is a $666 million project aimed to rebuild and widen Interstate-35E south of Downtown as well as widen U.S. 67 between I-35 and I-20, and the I-35/67 split. “This corridor is…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Arrest Home Contracting Scam Suspect Wanted in Three States
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Following the arrest of a man accused of scamming homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars under the guise of remodeling projects, Fort Worth police are asking any possible victims to come forward. The department’s Jimmy Pollozani said 51-year-old Ernest Thibodeaux allegedly used numerous aliases while accepting money up front of…… MORE
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