For those North Texans who want to pay their respects to Vietnam Veterans this Memorial Day, a unique opportunity has come to Sachse. The Vietnam Combat Veterans Memorial Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the iconic wall in Washington, D.C., offers a way for people all over the country to feel the powerful presence of this…… MORE
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Senator Cornyn Opens Up After Withdrawing as Candidate for FBI Director
U.S. Senator John Cornyn has opened up after withdrawing his name from a list of possible candidates to replace former FBI Director James Comey who was fired by the Trump administration earlier this month. “I did talk to the President about it, I did talk to the Attorney General about it,” Cornyn said. “But I…… MORE
Bill to Enforce Reporting Police Shootings Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill to enforce reporting of all Peace Officer shootings and deaths is headed to the Governor’s desk. If signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott, Representative Eric Johnson’s House Bill 245 will create a civil penalty for law enforcement agencies that fail to report officer-involved shootings, injuries, and deaths to the Office of the Attorney…… MORE
Texas One Step Closer to Making Offenses Against Police Hate Crimes
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas is moving closer to making offenses against police officers punishable as hate crimes. The state Senate passed 30-1 on Tuesday a bill adding law enforcement agents to the list of groups targeted by bias or prejudice. Hate crimes against officers would include arson, criminal mischief, graffiti, unlawful restraint, assault and…… MORE
Starbucks Joins Push to Revamp Red Bird Mall
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As part of a national plan to help under served communities develop economically, Starbucks has announced plans to open a store in the struggling Southwest Center Mall Red Bird in South Dallas. Peter Brodsky, the mall’s owner, said most people have written off the area but there is a real economic demand…… MORE
Dallas Pensions Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
The Texas Senate by a vote of 30-0 approved its version of HB-3158 Tuesday. Senator Royse West said the plan would return the troubled Police & Fire Pension Fund to financial solvency in 46 years. “All parties involved wrestled with their own perspectives versus what are the hard facts of the matter,” said Senator West. “Basically the plan as…… MORE
First Men’s Domestic Violence Shelter Opens in Dallas
The first domestic violence shelter for men in Texas has opened in Dallas. The Family Place has offered family violence services to women, men and children and saw a recent need to give men a shelter of their own. “The Family Place believes that everyone should feel safe in their own home, regardless of gender,” said…… MORE
More Than 20 Dead After Explosion at Ariana Grande Concert in England
Updated Tuesday, 4:07 am LONDON – Police in Manchester, England report 22 are dead and nearly 60 are injured after the explosion following an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. A rep for the U.S. singer says she is okay. Police say they believe a man acted as a lone attacker, carrying explosives on him.…… MORE
West Dallas Residents Forced to Buy Home or Move Out
Residents of a West Dallas neighborhood are being forced to buy the home they are renting or move out. HMK LTD. is co-owned by Khraish Khraish, the property manager responsible for the re-development of the low income neighborhood. “The new home owners will be recorded owners,” said Khraish. “So these are not rentals anymore. This is…… MORE
DFW International Airport Receives Fallen Soldier Cart
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas/Fort Worth International airport is now home to a Fallen Soldier Cart. It was built by a team of technicians to allow all airlines flying from DFW to transport the remains of fallen service members. The program began when Alaskan Airlines employees noticed remains being carried in the belly of the plane…… MORE
