Irving Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a recent high school graduate. According to the Irving Police Department, 18-year-old Ledajrick Cox was shot and killed Sunday morning after he and his friends left a 7-Eleven store following an argument with another group of teenagers. Police say media coverage led to the arrest…… MORE
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Fight Erupts on Texas House Floor During “Sanctuary Cities” Protests
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Hundreds of protesters opposing Texas’ tough new anti-“sanctuary cities” law launched a raucous demonstration from the public gallery in the Texas House on Monday, briefly halting work and prompting lawmakers on the floor below to scuffle – and even threaten gun violence – as tense divides over hardline immigration policies boiled…… MORE
Suspect in Fatal Arlington Hit and Run Comes Forward
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The woman Arlington police believe is responsible for a fatal hit and run accident Monday morning has come forward. The accident happened right after a fatal wreck around 1:45 a.m. on I-20 near Kelly Elliot Road. Investigators said a man was killed when his car crashed into a guardrail, rolled over multiple times…… MORE
Dallas Police Officer Hospitalized After Hit and Run Crash
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas police officer is in critical condition after a crash sent his squad car into a creek. It happened after 3 p.m. on Westmoreland Road near Keist Boulevard. Investigators said after the impact, the officer’s squad car fell 30 feet into the creek. This resident said after the crash, neighbors quickly rushed into the…… MORE
Military Service Members, Fallen Soldiers Honored at DFW National Cemetery’s Memorial Day Tribute
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – More than a thousand people filled the lawn at the DFW National Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor veterans and fallen soldiers. The US Air Force Reserve opened the event with a fly over, followed by speeches from military service members. Brigadier General David Hill said it’s important to remember those that…… MORE
Health Experts Advise Keeping Children Safe in the Heat
Health experts are asking that parents keep their children safe in the Texas heat. “Kids can run around all day long,” said Emergency Management Physician, Gil Salazar. “Forcing them to take breaks and taking responsibility for their well being is extremely important because they won’t do it.” Salazar said long exposure to the sun could lead…… MORE
National Missing Children’s Day Launches Billboard Campaign
A national billboard campaign has been launched to recognize Missing Children’s Day. The month-long effort across the Dallas region is aimed at generating leads in the case of Maria Elizalde, who disappeared in 2015. Maria’s photo will be seen on six digital billboards across the metroplex over 1,200 times a day for one month. “My…… MORE
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Replica on Display in Sachse
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
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
