ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Arlington Police say one of their officers was hurt Sunday after a DWI suspect rammed her patrol car. Police Lieutenant Christopher Cook says the suspect is Josue Mendez. “Later, he did admit he intentionally rammed her so that she would not be able to continue to pursue him.” He’s charged with…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes welcoming refugees helps revitalize a community, and is key to becoming a “global city.” “Being scared is a natural ability, but God gave us the power to choose courage and our brains to figure out how to balance that,” Rawlings said. “I see it as a sign…… MORE
PARKER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Not everyone is happy that the Parker County Sheriff’s Office has the phrase “In God We Trust” on the back of all patrol cars. Parker County businessman Jordan Lee paid for the decals to be put on the cars and says most of the negative comments on social media are…… MORE
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues in rural parts of Collin County for a man trying to lure children into his vehicle. Police have taken attempted abduction reports in Princeton, Anna, Melissa and Van Alstyne. The man they’re looking for is described as white, between 50 and 60-years-old. He has white hair and a long…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – If Governor Greg Abbott has his way, all school children in Texas will have access to high-speed internet by 2018…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – At least three dozen people have applied to become the next fire chief in Dallas. A search firm being used by the city will now start culling through the resumes. The applicants are vying to replace Louie Bright, who will retire at the end of the month. It’s unclear how many…… MORE
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Grapevine is still recovering from last May’s heavy rains and flooding. Mayor William D. Tate says while some streets and walking paths that were under water have been fixed, there’s still work to do. “The soccer fields, the play apparatus on the soccer fields and the vineyard have…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man is hospitalized after being run over in north Dallas by a suspected drunk driver. It happened around 3:00 a.m. Thursday near Preston and Beltline. The victim, who is confined to a wheelchair, was waiting to cross at the intersection when he was struck. He was rushed to the hospital with…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The union representing school maintenance and custodial workers in Dallas is urging hundreds of their members to get their blood tested. The move comes after school officials revealed earlier this week that lead was discovered in the water at the building where they headquarter. The WH Cotton building in downtown Dallas…… MORE
KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A one-time policeman and school resource officer in Kaufman is charged with indecency and sexual assault of a child. Daniel Carrier, 43, was indicted by a grand jury in Kaufman County. Prosecutors have not released many details about the charges. Court papers said the incident occurred about seven years ago and…… MORE
