DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police arrested a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred in Deep Ellum near the Baylor University Medical Center DART station. The assault had both residents and patrons of the popular restaurants and bars in the area on edge. A woman called 911 and reported that she was sexually assaulted by a…… MORE
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Fort Worth Police Officer Dressed as Batman Foils Walmart Shoplifter
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man trying to shoplift some DVD’s from a Fort Worth Wal-Mart was caught in the act by none other than…Batman. Fort Worth Police Officer Damon Cole is known nationwide for dressing up as superheroes to show children that the police are the good guys. The kids at the store on Saturday saw…… MORE
George P. Bush Seeking Re-election in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – George P. Bush is seeking re-election as Texas land commissioner next year, hoping to continue running a little-known but powerful agency in a state where his political-dynasty family has been prominent for decades. Bush unveiled a campaign website early Monday, and was emailing supporters. His grandfather, President George H.W. Bush, was…… MORE
Dallas Police Searching for Suspect in Recent Murder at Popular Dallas Apartment Complex
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are searching for a man they believe stabbed and killed a man and injured his ex-boyfriend at a popular Dallas apartment complex. Investigators said on June 16, 2017 just before 5 a.m., officers responded to two separate calls from The Bend in the Village Apartments on Amesbury Drive near Lovers…… MORE
Former North Korea Detainee Otto Warmbier Dies
(CNN) — Otto Warmbier, the college student who returned to the United States last week after 17 months of detention in North Korea, died Monday afternoon, his family said in a statement. “It is our sad duty to report that our son, Otto Warmbier, has completed his journey home. Surrounded by his loving family, Otto…… MORE
New State Law Provides More Options for First-Time DUI Offenders, Prevents Drunk Driving
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A new state law aimed at making roads safer when it comes to drinking and driving will take effect this September. Governor Abbott signed House bill 3016, also called the “second chance bill” into law last week. The bill was championed by Senator Bryan Hughes (R-Longview), Chairwoman Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) and the members…… MORE
Islamic Association of Tarrant County Hosts Open House for Other Faiths
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Islamic Association of Tarrant County is hosting an open house for other faiths Friday night to mark Ramadan. Imam Mujahid Backhash said the event gives people of different religions a chance to learn about each other. “We condemn, we reject, we do not accept, we cannot condone these kinds of…… MORE
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Putting Fate of Dallas County Schools in Voters Hands
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation on Thursday that allows voters to help decide the fate of Dallas County Schools. Senate Bill 2065 and Senate Bill 1566 contain provisions that let voters decide whether the embattled school bus agency can continue operations. Interim Superintendent for Dallas County Schools Leatha Mullins issued a statement about…… MORE
Fort Hood Officials Declare Missing Soldier Dead
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – Fort Hood officials have declared a missing soldier dead two months after he and his vehicle were swept away by a flash flood. A Fort Hood statement Thursday identified the missing soldier as Spc. Darius Cooper. The 40-year-old soldier from San Antonio has been missing since early the morning of…… MORE
Gov. Abbott Uses Veto to Block 50 Mostly Low-Profile Bills
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed 50 mostly low-profile bills approved by the Legislature, nixing everything from mandating training on sexual abuse prevention for public school students to allowing small counties to accept some mail-in election ballots. Announced Thursday, the vetoes’ impacts weren’t far-reaching. Many dealt with obscure or local issues. One…… MORE
