Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Since the election, many North Texas minority activist groups expressed concern about what a “Trump Presidency” will be like. The Dallas Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s President Arthur Fleming said he’s waiting until things settle down to assess the nation’s political landscape but is certain of…… MORE
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Local Sports Figures React to Election Results
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — Millions are reacting to the presidential election results on social media, including athletes and owners associated with North Texas. Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban, who has been an active supporter of Hillary Clinton throughout the election, took a different tone on social media after Donald Trump was projected as…… MORE
Slain Officer’s Mother and Father Disagree Over Black Lives Matter Lawsuit
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mother of a Dallas Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa issued a statement that separated herself and the foundation in her son’s name from a lawsuit filed Monday against Black Lives Matter and other activist groups. The lawsuit was filed by Patrick’s father, Enrique Zamarripa, and seeks $550 million in damages. It…… MORE
The Fort Worth Chapter of the NAACP Weighs In on the Election
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – 7,240 people turned out for early voting at the Forest Hill Civic Center precinct in Fort Worth and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s local chapter hopes to see even more today. Chapter President Clara Faulkner, a Forest Hill City Council Member, said she had never seen lines…… MORE
Seagoville Home Targeted Twice by Armed Robbers in 17 Days, Suspects Caught on Camera
Seagoville (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Seagoville home was hit twice by armed robbers in 17 days. Police said surveillance video captured robbers climbing up a staircase in the October 18th and November 5th break ins. In the first incident, a woman and her children were surprised by four men who busted through their unlocked front door and told…… MORE
10-Year-Old Shot in the Face After Fight Breaks Out at Fort Worth Store
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – A 10-year-old girl had to undergo surgery after she was shot in the face during a fight outside a Fort Worth store. She’s expected to survive. Investigators said the girl and her family were leaving Kim’s Food Mart on East Berry Street near South Hughes Avenue Saturday night when someone…… MORE
A Family Member is the Lone Suspect in the Death of East Texas Girl
Bullard (WBAP/KLIF News) – Authorities believe Gustavo Zavala-Garcia is responsible for 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco’s death. He is being detained on a federal immigration hold at the Smith County Jail. Kayla’s body was found in a well near a family member’s home in Bullard just south of Tyler early Sunday morning. Investigators said she was still in the…… MORE
A $13,000 Reward Is Being Offered for Information in the Case of a Missing East Texas Girl
BULLARD (WBAP/KLIF News) – A $13,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the safe return or whereabouts of 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco. A Facebook post on the Help Find Kayla Gomez page is asking people to wear pink, her favorite color, today to show solidarity. She vanished Tuesday night at the Bullard First Assembly Church in Cherokee…… MORE
A Dallas Church Says the City’s “Hidden Homeless” Issue Needs to be Addressed
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church wants Dallas leaders to do more to help transients in need who may not qualify as being traditionally homeless. Reverend Charles Wolford said the need was so great in South Dallas, his church opened up a transitional home called “My Father’s House” to help. He said…… MORE
Woman on Life Support After Brutal Beating at a Denton Salvation Army
Denton (WBAP/KLIF News) – A homeless woman is fighting for her life after being brutally beaten outside a Salvation Army store in Denton last week. A witness told police he saw a man kicking and stomping Jessica Yankow’s head and neck. They said the suspect, who police identified as William Stevens, ran away when noticed the witness…… MORE
