NEW HOPE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mayor of a tiny North Texas town is the state’s first openly transgender elected official. Mayor Jeff Herbst of New Town, near McKinney in Collin County, wrote an open letter to citizens about his new identity, Jess, and posted it on the city’s website Monday night. Herbst said he always knew he was…… MORE
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Fort Worth City Panel Will Not Investigate Leaked Bodycam Video
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A City of Fort Worth panel has declined to investigate the leakage of a police officer’s bodycam video. Officer William Martin’s attorney, Terry Daffron, told the panel that her client does not trust the Fort Worth Police Department after the video and his personnel file were made public and pleaded with them…… MORE
Second Suspect in Uptown Attack Arrested
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police said they’ve arrested the second suspect in a brutal attack on a local theater director in Uptown earlier this month. Zantrell Sauls was taken into custody Monday afternoon and charged with aggravated assault, a second-degree felony. Investigators said he and a juvenile accomplice allegedly beat Derek Whitener with a wooden…… MORE
Hundreds of North Texans Protest Trump Travel Ban at Dallas Prayer Vigil
DALLAS – Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Dallas Monday night to protest President Donald Trump’s travel ban. The executive order bars people from seven Muslim countries from entering the United States for the 120 days. Numerous people were detained at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport over the weekend, sparking large protests in the international terminal. The…… MORE
CVS Planning $1 Million Renovation of Popular Downtown Fort Worth Spot
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A battle over some prime real estate in downtown Fort Worth could be brewing. CVS is planning a $1 million renovation to a building at the northeast corner of 5th and Houston streets. There’s just one glitch. The building’s current tenant, Ojos Locos Sports Cantina, said they’re not going anywhere.…… MORE
Attorney for Fort Worth Woman Whose Arrest Went Viral to Sue the City of Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The attorney for a Fort Worth woman whose arrest was seen in a viral video said he is planning to file a federal lawsuit against the City of Fort Worth. Lee Merritt said his client Jacqueline Craig and her family have been routinely humiliated by the Fort Worth Police Department. Jacqueline…… MORE
Ex-Crowley Teacher Turned Actor Killed Himself During Facebook Livestream
CROWLEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – An ex-Crowley teacher turned actor who was accused of sexual assault killed himself during a Facebook livestream. The Los Angeles Police Department said Frederick Bowdy committed suicide in North Hollywood on Monday. The former Crowley Middle School teacher was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault last week. His sister Carolyn Bowdy told…… MORE
Rowlett’s Spirit Night to Raise Money for 2015 Tornado Victims
ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF News) – More than a dozen restaurants in Rowlett will donate a portion of their earnings Thursday night to help raise money for families who are still struggling in the aftermath of the deadly 2015 tornadoes. Rowlett Strong President Steve Walker said the Tornado Relief Fund is empty and there are still families struggling to…… MORE
DISD Teacher Blackmailed After Alleged Sexual Relationship with Student
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas Independent School District teacher was allegedly blackmailed by a former student who threatened to expose their sexual relationship to police. DISD police said Thao Sandy Doan, a teacher at Raul Quintanilla Senior Middle School, allegedly paid the student almost $28,000.00 to keep their sexual relationship quiet. The student’s mother…… MORE
The City of Fort Worth to Crack Down on Panhandlers
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Fort Worth is considering taking major steps to curb aggressive panhandlers. The city council is scheduled to discuss the growing issue at its meeting on Tuesday. Council members said the panhandlers are a growing nuisance to residents and businesses. A controversial proposal to make it illegal to give panhandlers money…… MORE
