PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A man believed to be in the country illegally is charged with capital murder in the suffocation of an elderly Dallas woman. Plano Police Chief Gregory Rushin says Billy Chemirmir was caught by police after suffocating a 93-year-old Plano woman and stealing her jewelry. “The suspect forced his way into the bedroom and…… MORE
Hutchins Man Indicted in Killing of Postal Worker
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal grand jury has indicted the man charged in the killing of a postal worker who was driving a mail truck on a Dallas interstate. 25-year-old Donnie Arlondo Ferrell of Hutchins is charged with murder of a U.S. Officer or employee and a firearms violation. The indictment also charges 24-year-old Bei-jing…… MORE
Texas unemployment holds steady
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas unemployment rate held steady in February at 4 percent. The Texas Workforce Commission on Friday reported the latest statewide jobless rate was the same as January. Nationwide unemployment last month was 4.1 percent. Midland had the state’s lowest jobless rate last month at 2.5 percent. Commission officials say the…… MORE
March for Our Lives Events in North Texas
(DALLAS) Saturday is the March for our Lives event, and it’s happening nationwide. It was organized in the wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, and aims to put pressure on lawmakers for stricter gun laws. There are several events happening in North Texas for the as part of the event: March for…… MORE
Mother of Austin bomber roommate speaks out
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (AP) – The mother of a man who lived with suspected serial bomber Mark Conditt in a home north of Austin says her son was kept in police custody until after Conditt died in a fatal confrontation with officers. Jennifer Withers told The Associated Press that her 26-year-old son, Collin Thomas, was walking…… MORE
The AT&T and Time Warner trial could change the media industry
CNN Money – By Jill Disis AT&T and Time Warner are battling the Justice Department for the right to give Netflix a real fight. The government’s historic trial to block the two companies from merging is underway. Federal regulators argue such a combination would violate antitrust laws, in part because cable customers’ bills would rise.…… MORE
Roommate’s mom: Son was in custody until police found Austin bomber
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (AP) — The mother of a man who lived with suspected serial bomber Mark Conditt in a home north of Austin says her son was kept in police custody until after Conditt died in a fatal confrontation with officers. Jennifer Withers told The Associated Press that her 26-year-old son, Collin Thomas, was walking…… MORE
Firefighter, Others Injured in Addison Hotel Fire
ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF News) — Fire crews are investigating what caused an Addison hotel to go up in flames Thursday night. The three-alarm fire happened at the Super 8 Hotel near Beltline and Midway sometime after 8:00pm. Fire crews in Addison responded, but they eventually called for help from Carrollton and Farmers Branch. Two people were…… MORE
Affluenza Teen Given Strict Rules Ahead of Upcoming Jail Release
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — Affluenza teenager Ethan Couch will be released from jail on April 2, but not without some rules. A Tarrant County judge ruled that Couch will have to wear a GPS equipped ankle monitor at all times. He will also have to wear a substance abuse patch that will be changed…… MORE
VIDEO: Doorbell Video Captures Alleged Package Thief In Action, Suspect Sought
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying a package theft suspect. According to Police, on March 17, at about 5:30 pm, a man walked up to the front porch of a residence located in the 12200 block of Cox Lane and took a package without the owner’s permission. The…… MORE
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