The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to partially remove the standing wave feature on the Trinity River. “It’s an almost total removal,” said City Council Member Phillip Kingston. “It merely leaves the armoring on either side of the feature and it leaves some subsurface elements that are below the riverbed.” Kingston said the partial removal,…… MORE
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Republican Lawmaker Received Threatening Email After Congressional Baseball Shooting
WASHINGTON (CNN) — GOP Rep. Claudia Tenney received a threatening email following the shooting in Alexandria, Virginia at a baseball practice for Congressional Republicans ahead of a charity game. The email sent to Tenney had the subject line “One down, 216 to go,” Tenney’s office confirmed to CNN. “Did you NOT expect this?” the body…… MORE
Shooting in Alexandria, Virginia : What We Know
(CNN) — An Illinois man opened fire on a GOP congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia Wednesday around 8 a.m. ET. Five people were wounded. Here’s what we know: The Victims: – House Majority Whip Representative Steve Scalise (R-La.) was shot in the hip. He is said to be in critical condition after undergoing surgery.…… MORE
Texas Representative Staffer Shot at Congressional Baseball Practice in Virginia Expected to Recover
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WBAP/KLIF News) – A staff member for Texas Representative Roger Williams, who was shot at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning, is said to be in stable condition. Williams confirmed that Zachary Barth was injured during the attack and said he is expected to make a full recovery. Barth is from the Houston area…… MORE
Denton County Transportation Authority Stressing Safety After Cyclist Killed by Train
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Denton County Transportation Authority is urging cyclists to be safe after a man collided with an A-train Tuesday morning at the Lakeview Crossing just south of the MedPark Station. 11 passengers were on board the train at the time of the incident. They were removed from the train safely and…… MORE
Dallas Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud
DALLAS (AP) – A Dallas businessman convicted of health care fraud using homeless people recruited as patients must serve more than 17 years in prison and repay Medicare $23 million. Wilbert James Veasey Jr. was sentenced Tuesday in Dallas. The 65-year-old Veasey was convicted last year of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and three…… MORE
Watch: Richardson Police Officer Rescues Ducks Trapped in Storm Drain
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Richardson police officer recently lent a helping hand to a family in need. A statement posted on the department’s Facebook page Tuesday detailed the adorable story. The department said Officer Sontz spotted several ducklings and their mother struggling with traffic as they tried to cross the road. After he helped them get across…… MORE
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ Testifies: Russia Collusion Claim a “Detestable Lie”
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday branded claims that he colluded with Russian officials during the 2016 election as an “appalling and detestable lie,” as Democrats blasted him for “stonewalling” to defend the Trump administration over the Russia probe and the firing of FBI Director James Comey. In a combative and emotional…… MORE
Escaped Inmate Found in Rural Ellis County
An escaped Ellis County inmate is in custody. According to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department, David Rowe was found around 2 p.m. Tuesday in a rural part of the county. “He was down in a creek line area in heavy, heavy brush under large trees,” Sgt. Joe Fitzgerald said. It’s believed Rowe spent the night…… MORE
Former Dallas Cowboys Star Michael Irvin Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Lauderdale Police Department has closed its investigation into sexual assault allegations against former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin and have turned their findings over to the State’s Attorney’s Office in Broward County. Irving is accused of drugging and raping a 27-year-old woman in a Florida hotel but he said the…… MORE
