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
Man who stuffed Lubbock woman’s body into luggage set to die
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Attorneys for a condemned Texas inmate who became known as the “suitcase killer” looked to the U.S. Supreme Court to halt his execution set for Tuesday evening for the slaying of a 29-year-old Lubbock woman whose battered, naked body was stuffed into a new piece of luggage and tossed in the…… MORE
Frisco Couple Arrested in Massachusetts After Authorities Found Stockpile of Weapons in Their Hotel Room
TEWKSBURY, MA (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Frisco couple is sitting in Massachusetts jail after police found a stockpile of weapons in their hotel room including an AK-47, AR-15 with a grenade launcher, a bump stock and numerous rounds of ammunition. 59-year-old Francho Bradley and 40-year-old Adrianne Jennings were arrested at a Marriott Residence Inn in…… MORE
Mural Honoring Dallas Officers Killed in July 7th Ambush to be Taken Down
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Oak Cliff mural honoring the officers killed in the 2016 Dallas police ambush is expected to be taken down. The mural is painted on paneling at the intersection of Madison and Centre Street. The owner of the property said he has been fined several times because the sign violates city code.…… MORE
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