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FBI Arrests Man in Mexico Wanted in Dallas Woman’s Murder

FBI Arrests Man in Mexico Wanted in Dallas Woman’s Murder

MEXICO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The FBI has arrested a man in Mexico who was wanted in connection with the murder of a Dallas mother of three. The Dallas Police Department issued a murder warrant for Faustino Valdez last year for the murder of his girlfriend Marisol Espinosa. She was last seen leaving for work at a hair…MORE

Four North Texans Charged in Nationwide Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Four North Texans Charged in Nationwide Healthcare Fraud Scheme

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Four North Texans have been charged in what is being called the largest ever health care fraud enforcement action nationwide by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force. The schemes involved 412 defendants across 41 federal districts, including 115 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals for their alleged participation in a scam involving almost…MORE

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Details Key Issues for Special Legislative Session

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Details Key Issues for Special Legislative Session

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Legislature will meet in special session next week and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he supports all 20 bills that Governor Greg Abbott has put on call for the session. Patrick unveiled a plan that places places property taxes, higher pay for teachers and bolstering a school finance plan are…MORE

Frisco Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With Student

Frisco Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship With Student

FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News) –  A Frisco Independent School District teacher has been arrested for allegedly having a relationship with one of his students. Frisco police said 35-year-old Travis Chupe has been charged with Improper Relationship between Teacher/Student and Indecency with a Child, both are second-degree felonies. Chupe is an 8th grade teacher at Stanley Middle School.…MORE

Flaming Cocktail Severely Burns Two People at Highland Village Bar

Flaming Cocktail Severely Burns Two People at Highland Village Bar

HIGHLAND VILLAGE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man and woman suffered burns to their bodies after ordering a flaming cocktail at a restaurant bar in Highland Village Wednesday afternoon. Laurie Mullins with the Highland Village Police Department said the accident happened at the Shoal Creek Tavern. “An additional ignition took place with their drink and caused major…MORE

Fort Worth Officer Fired After Barbecue Fork Shooting Incident Files Appeal

Fort Worth Officer Fired After Barbecue Fork Shooting Incident Files Appeal

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth police officer who was fired for shooting a man who was holding a barbecue fork has filed an appeal. Courtney Johnson said the shooting was an accident. “The shooting of Mr. Adams was unintentional and I am truly sorry that it happened,” he said. His attorney said Fort Worth…MORE

Forbes Names Dallas Cowboys World’s Most Valuable Franchise

Forbes Names Dallas Cowboys World’s Most Valuable Franchise

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – For the second year in a row, the Dallas Cowboys earned the top stop in Forbes annual list of the world’s most valuable sports teams. According to Forbes, owner Jerry Jones transformed the franchise from losing $1 million a month to earning $300 million in annual operating profit. It’s now worth $4.2 billion. During the 2015…MORE

Dallas Marine Among 16 Killed in Mississippi Plane Crash

Dallas Marine Among 16 Killed in Mississippi Plane Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas Marine was among the 16 service members killed in a plane crash in Mississippi on Monday. 31-year-old Joshua Snowden was a flight engineer who lived in New York where his Marine base was stationed but grew up in the Metroplex. On his Facebook page, there are pictures of a handful…MORE