CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Trump is urging Americans to be aware of a growing opioid epidemic in America. The opioid crisis has been declared a public health emergency. This weekend, cities across the country, including the DFW Metroplex, will be holding “Drug Take Back” events. The City of Carrollton’s Cindy Arias said drop-off locations…… MORE
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5 Opinions From in the Shadows of President Trump’s Border Wall Prototypes
(CNN) — President Trump called for a “big, beautiful wall” between the United States and Mexico. The vision is now morphing into reality with the construction of eight 30-foot tall prototypes in no-man’s land on the border south of San Diego. The concrete poured for the sections of wall is now hardening ahead of official tests to…… MORE
Youth Athletic Complex Founded by Former NBA Star Jermaine O’Neal Opens in DFW
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new athletic complex for young athletes founded by former NBA star Jermaine O’Neal has officially opened near DFW Airport. The airport’s John Terrell said the 750,000 people the Drive Nation Sports Complex expects to bring in over the next year will benefit everyone. The complex, which is located on Rental…… MORE
WATCH: Authorities Searching for Thief Targeting Women at La Madeleine Restaurants in the Metroplex
GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Grapevine Police Department is asking the public to help catch a thief who’s been stealing wallets out of womens’ purses at La Madeleine restaurants across the Metroplex. The suspect hit locations in Grapevine, Plano and Irving on August 18th and 21st. The department’s Amanda McNew said investigators think the thief targeted…… MORE
Wesley Mathews on Suicide Watch; Attorneys say Sini Mathews Is Innocent in Sherin’s Death
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The adoptive father of the 3-year-old girl who went missing weeks ago is now on suicide watch and in protective custody in the Dallas County Jail, a common practice with high profile cases. Wesley Mathews was transferred to the Dallas County Jail from Richardson on Wednesday. He faces a charge of felony…… MORE
Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues to Fight for “Sanctuary Cities” Law
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a response to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the state’s Sanctuary City Law. The court ruled last month that only a portion of the bill could go into effect. Mark Rylander with the Attorney General’s office said the legislation will keep Texans safe.…… MORE
President Trump in Dallas for Fundraiser, Hurricane Recovery Briefing
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – President Donald Trump arrived in Dallas Wednesday afternoon for a campaign fundraiser and a quick briefing on Hurricane Harvey. Trump landed at Dallas Love Field airport, where he was met by Governor Greg Abbott on the tarmac. After the briefing, Trump will head to the Belo Mansion for the private fundraiser…… MORE
President Trump to Release JFK Files Tomorrow
(CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration will release classified government documents about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Thursday, the deadline Congress set for making the files public. “The long anticipated release of the #JFKFiles will take place tomorrow. So interesting!” the President tweeted. Congress mandated the public release of the still-secret…… MORE
Dallas Man on Death Row For Double Murder Loses Appeal
HOUSTON (AP) – The state’s highest criminal court has rejected an appeal from a Dallas man sentenced death for killing his girlfriend and her teenage daughter in 2011. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decision on Wednesday upheld the findings of 44-year-old Tyrone Cade’s trial court which held a hearing to review what Cade’s attorneys said…… MORE
Dallas Police Release New Information in Deep Ellum Sexual Assault Investigation
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department released a description of the car used in one of two recent sexual assaults in Deep Ellum. Investigators said the assaults took place within an hour of one another the evening of October 21st. The victim in one of the assaults jumped from the car to escape the…… MORE
