DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Zoo’s newest member made her big debut on Friday. Behati Moja, a nine-week-old lioness cub, was born on Saint Patrick’s Day. Her name means the lucky one. She weighed about 2.6 pounds at birth and is now a vibrant and healthy 13 cub. The Dallas Zoo’s mammal curator Keith Zdrojewski said…… MORE
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Game Wardens Stress Importance of Life Jackets this Memorial Day
The National Safe Boating Council will kick off its annual boating safety campaign with National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26. Local Game Wardens are encouraging boater safety on area lakes with Memorial Day weekend around the corner. “The most important thing is wearing a life jacket,” said Captain Game Warden Cliff Swofford. “I have never…… MORE
Grand Prairie Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship, Aggravated Sexual Assault
A former Grand Prairie High School teacher has been arrested and charged with Improper Relationship with a Student and Aggravated Sexual Assault. According to Grand Prairie Police, the school district learned about the alleged relationship between Algebra teacher Derek Fuller and a student in January. Fuller was removed from the classroom the following day and then…… MORE
Two cars collide with fire truck, firefighters taken to hospital
According to the Dallas Fire Department, two firefighters were released from a local hospital with minor injuries after an accident with two other vehicles. The accident occurred at N. Jim Miller Rd and Interstate 30 Thursday. Engine 32 was on its way to a call when the driver slowed for a red light then proceeded through…… MORE
Dallas Police Raise Awareness for Upcoming Special Olympics
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police ran seven miles from headquarters to Southern Methodist University Thursday morning as part of their annual torch run to kickoff the Special Olympics next week. Sergeant Thomas Sible said the officers ran by four elementary schools along the way to give high-fives to kids. “They high five us…they get our…… MORE
Texas Senate Committee Passed Deal to Save Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Texas Senate Committee has unanimously passed a deal that aims to save the Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension Fund. Senators Royce West and Don Huffines held long negotiations to help hammer out a deal. Mayor Mike Rawlings did not support the original House bill that passed earlier this month, saying it…… MORE
1 Killed in Road Rage Incident in Richardson, Suspect on the Run
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Richardson police are investigating a road rage shooting that left one person dead Thursday morning. Officers were called to the scene along U.S 75 near Campbell Road around 6:30. Sergeant Kevin Perlich said when officers got the scene, they found one person dead inside a car on the side of the road. He said…… MORE
DART and Dallas Police Honor Fallen DART Officer Killed in July 7th Ambush
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A sea of Dallas and DART police officers gathered at the Illinois Rail Station Thursday morning to pay honor the DART officer who was killed in the July 7th ambush in downtown last year. Dallas residents were also on hand to pay tribute to Officer Brent Thompson as National Police Week is commemorated…… MORE
Texas Senate Approves Rape Kit Backlog Donation Bill
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has approved a bill allowing drivers to offer donations to help the state clear its backlog of untested rape kits. The proposal asks drivers renewing their licenses to donate $1 or more to help test rape kits awaiting analysis. Advocates say that while the driver license renewal approach…… MORE
Lieutenant Dan Patrick Threatening Special Session Over “Bathroom Bill”, Property Tax Relief
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he’s ready to take the Legislature to a special session over the “bathroom bill” and property tax relief. “The two bills that I have discussed today…property tax relief and privacy are among the highest priority of the people of Texas. Whether or not we have a…… MORE
