DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are looking for a man wanted for murder after he allegedly dragged another man for more than a mile after stealing his car. The department’s Officer DeMarquis Black said the victim tried to stop the thief from taking his red 1992 Pontiac on Wildwood Drive near Irving Monday night.…… MORE
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Attorneys Say Lawsuit Possible for Former Cowboys Wide Receiver Lucky Whitehead
DALLAS, (WBAP/KLIF) – Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead could possibly sue the team on a breach of contract claim according to attorney Rogge Dunn, of Clouse Dunn Law Firm. “Depending on what his contract says with the cowboys he might have a breach of contract claim,” Dunn said. Whitehead was released on Monday after…… MORE
City of Frisco Issues Statement After Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Nelson’s DWI Arrest
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) – Officials with the City of Frisco have released a statement addressing the DWI arrest of Mayor Pro Tem Tim Nelson last week. According to the police report, on Tuesday July 18th, Nelson was allegedly swerving across lanes near HWY 121 and Preston Road before he was pulled over and charged with driving…… MORE
Senate Takes Up Debate on Healthcare Bill After Pence Breaks Tie
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News/CNN) – The Senate will begin to debate the GOP healthcare bill that seeks to overhaul Obamacare after Republicans received the necessary votes to move forward. Vice President Mike Pence cast the deciding vote, making the count 51-50. Proud to break Senate tie to open debate to rescue Americans from failed Obamacare. Thanks to @POTUS, this…… MORE
Five Injured in Ammonia Leak at Dallas Bakery
(WBAP/KLIF News) – Five people were taken to the hospital after an ammonia leak at a Dallas bakery early Monday morning. Dallas Fire and Rescue’s Jason Evans said the leak came from a faulty compressor in an air conditioning unit at the EPI Bread Company on West Ledbetter near Joseph Hardin Drive. “The fumes got into the…… MORE
Dallas Baptist University to Start Construction on its First Residential College
DALLAS, (WBAP/KLIF) – Once known as a commuter campus, Dallas Baptist University is start construction on its first ever Residential College for students. “Our mission here at DBU is to develop christian servant leaders who are prepared to transform the world, and our vision is to build a great christian university that’s pleasing to God,”…… MORE
New Anti-Abortion Efforts Moving Through Senate
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Cities and counties in Texas couldn’t partner with abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood under a bill moving quickly through the Republican-controlled Senate. The measure sailed through committee Friday. The vote came one day after Planned Parenthood and others sued Texas over a new state law banning a common second-trimester abortion…… MORE
Dallas City Councilman Develops Program to Fight Two Pressing Issues: Homelessness and Stray Dogs
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas City Councilman has come up with an idea to help both homeless people and stray dogs at the same time. Councilman Kevin Felder said the plan is to house a select number of homeless people and train them to rehabilitate stray dogs. “In my district, we have a dog bite…… MORE
FBI Dallas Seeks Public’s Help in Catching Serial Bank Robber
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – FBI Dallas is asking the public to help identify a serial bank robber who is considered armed and dangerous. The department’s Lauren Hagee said the suspect is believed to be responsible for bank robberies in Grapevine and Fort Worth this Summer. Investigators said the first robbery occurred on June 29th at…… MORE
Arlington Family at Center of Viral Arrest Video Fighting Eviction
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Arlington woman whose family is at the center of a viral arrest video is fighting eviction. Latasha Nelson said the Addison Park apartment complex is evicting her over the arrest of her two sons stemming from an alleged car burglary. Nelson shot cell phone video as an Arlington police officer took her…… MORE
