According to the Dallas Fire Department, two firefighters were released from a local hospital with minor injuries after an accident with two other vehicles. The accident occurred at N. Jim Miller Rd and Interstate 30 Thursday. Engine 32 was on its way to a call when the driver slowed for a red light then proceeded through…… MORE
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Dallas Police Raise Awareness for Upcoming Special Olympics
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police ran seven miles from headquarters to Southern Methodist University Thursday morning as part of their annual torch run to kickoff the Special Olympics next week. Sergeant Thomas Sible said the officers ran by four elementary schools along the way to give high-fives to kids. “They high five us…they get our…… MORE
Texas Senate Committee Passed Deal to Save Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Texas Senate Committee has unanimously passed a deal that aims to save the Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension Fund. Senators Royce West and Don Huffines held long negotiations to help hammer out a deal. Mayor Mike Rawlings did not support the original House bill that passed earlier this month, saying it…… MORE
1 Killed in Road Rage Incident in Richardson, Suspect on the Run
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Richardson police are investigating a road rage shooting that left one person dead Thursday morning. Officers were called to the scene along U.S 75 near Campbell Road around 6:30. Sergeant Kevin Perlich said when officers got the scene, they found one person dead inside a car on the side of the road. He said…… MORE
DART and Dallas Police Honor Fallen DART Officer Killed in July 7th Ambush
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A sea of Dallas and DART police officers gathered at the Illinois Rail Station Thursday morning to pay honor the DART officer who was killed in the July 7th ambush in downtown last year. Dallas residents were also on hand to pay tribute to Officer Brent Thompson as National Police Week is commemorated…… MORE
Texas Senate Approves Rape Kit Backlog Donation Bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has approved a bill allowing drivers to offer donations to help the state clear its backlog of untested rape kits. The proposal asks drivers renewing their licenses to donate $1 or more to help test rape kits awaiting analysis. Advocates say that while the driver license renewal approach…… MORE
Lieutenant Dan Patrick Threatening Special Session Over “Bathroom Bill”, Property Tax Relief
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he’s ready to take the Legislature to a special session over the “bathroom bill” and property tax relief. “The two bills that I have discussed today…property tax relief and privacy are among the highest priority of the people of Texas. Whether or not we have a…… MORE
Texas Senate Discussing the Fate of Dallas County Schools
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Senate is discussing the future of an agency that provides bus service to more than half of the local school districts in Dallas County. Republican Senator Don Huffines filed the bill to get rid of Dallas County Schools, claiming the agency is unreliable. State Representative Rafael Anchia backed up that claim…… MORE
Lawsuit Alleges Former Baylor Volleyball Player Raped by Football Players
A former Baylor University volleyball player has filed a Title IX lawsuit against the school claiming she was gang raped by Baylor football players. The woman referred to in the lawsuit as Jane Doe says she was brutally raped by at least four and as many as eight Baylor football players after a party in 2012.…… MORE
Dallas Police Department Honors Fallen Officers on Police Memorial Day
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department held services late Wednesday morning to honor fallen officers on Police Memorial Day. The event recognizes the sacrifices made by Dallas officers who’ve given their lives in the line of duty, including the five officers killed in the July 7th ambush. Hundreds of people gathered for the ceremony,…… MORE
