(WBAP/KLIF) — A U.S. Postal Service employee has pleaded guilty to stealing stimulus checks from North Texans. For nearly three months Darius Williams stole federal stimulus checks from people along his Dallas route and sold them to others for fraudulent deposit. Williams worked at the Oak Lawn post office between March and May of 2021…… MORE
Postal Worker Steals Stimulus Checks from North Texans
(WBAP/KLIF) — A U.S. Postal Service employee has pleaded guilty to stealing stimulus checks from North Texans. For nearly three months Darius Williams stole federal stimulus checks from people along his Dallas route and sold them to others for fraudulent deposit. Williams worked at the Oak Lawn post office between March and May of 2021…… MORE
Local Students’ Message of Hope Well Received by Ukrainians
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A thoughtful gesture by a local teacher is inspiring Ukrainian refugees. A hallway at St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas is blanketed with blue and yellow paper cut outs expressing hope and love for Ukraine. “Ukraine holds the high ground,” written on one heart shaped cut out. “Tough times don’t last,” read…… MORE
Mother Arrested in Shooting of 3-Year-Old Boy
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The mother of a 3-year-old boy who died at Medical City Dallas on Monday after being shot in the face is in Police custody. According to the Dallas Police Department, Officers arrested 26-year-old Lacravivonne Washington on Wednesday on outstanding warrants. She was transported to Dallas Police Headquarters to be interviewed regarding the…… MORE
Biden Tapping Oil Reserve for Six Months to Control Gas Prices
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices. Those prices have spiked as the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Biden…… MORE
American Airlines’ Flight Attendants Union Praises Cabin Air Safety Act
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering a bill that protects airline employees and passengers from toxic fume events on planes, which can lead to some serious health issues. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants’ Allie Malis said exposure to fumes could occur on most planes. “It stems from the bleed…… MORE
Heavy Fighting Rages Near Kyiv as Russia Appears to Regroup
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Heavy fighting raged on the outskirts of Kyiv and other zones amid indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation as cover while regrouping and resupplying its forces and redeploying them for a stepped-up offensive in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile Thursday a convoy of buses was heading to Mariupol in another attempt…… MORE
NWS Confirms EF-1 Tornado hit Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday
ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF)- The storms that rolled through North Texas early Wednesday morning were mostly non-severe, but in Rockwall county, a confirmed EF-1 tornado caused damage. According to officials at least five homes suffered extensive damage near Rockwall.The National Weather Service responded to the area to assess the damage, and determined an EF-1 tornado hit in…… MORE
NWS Confirms EF-1 tornado hits Southeast Rockwall County Wednesday
ROCKWALL (WBAP/KLIF)- The storms that rolled through North Texas early Wednesday morning were mostly non-severe, but in Rockwall county, a confirmed EF-1 tornado caused damage. According to officials at least five homes suffered extensive damage near Rockwall.The National Weather Service responded to the area to assess the damage, and determined an EF-1 tornado hit in…… MORE
Jesuit College Prep School in Dallas Settles Lawsuit Alleging Priest Sex Abuse
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A lawsuit alleging priests at Jesuit College Preparatory School Dallas sexually abused students has been settled. In 2018 nine Dallas area men brought a lawsuit against the school, claiming they were sexually abused over 35 years ago when attending the school.Jesuit Dallas President Mike Earsing stood behind the victims writing to the local…… MORE
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