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McKinney Martial Arts Instructor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Teenage Girls

McKinney Martial Arts Instructor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Teenage Girls

MCKINNEY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A martial arts instructor in McKinney has been accused of  sexually assaulting two of his teenage students. Police said Timothy Lee Vidal, an instructor at Tiger Rock Martial Arts on Virginia Parkway, was arrested April 5 after one of his students claimed he took her to a Holiday Inn in Allen to have…MORE

The City of Arlington Extends Smoking Ban

The City of Arlington Extends Smoking Ban

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Arlington City Council voted to extend the city’s smoking ban last night after making a last-minute exception for bingo halls. The move comes after groups like the Lion’s Club and the Masonic Lodge argued the ban could result in a loss of business and a drop in donations. They also extended…MORE

Fort Worth Police Accuse Teen of Burning 10-Year-Old Relative

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth police are investigating the possible intentional burning of a child. The incident occurred last Saturday in the 3100 block of Proctor Road near the Handley neighborhood. Investigators said a 14-year-old boy allegedly severely burned a 10-year-old relative by pouring hot water on him. They also said they believe…MORE

Dallas Mega March Rally Calls for Immigration Reform, Unity

Dallas Mega March Rally Calls for Immigration Reform, Unity

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – More than 3200 people marched through downtown Dallas Sunday afternoon calling for unity, immigration reform and activism. The 2017 Mega March started at the Cathedral of Guadalupe a little after 2:00 p.m. and ended Dallas City Hall. One man said there are certain times when you have to march to get your…MORE

Fort Worth Contractor Says Border Wall Bid Brought Death Threats

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Fort Worth contractor Michael Ysasaga of The Penna Group LLC said he’s received several death threats since word got out that he put in a bid to build President Donald Trump’s signature border wall. The wall has been a polarizing issue on the national stage ever since Trump first announced plans…MORE

Arlington ISD Says No Link Between Illnesses and Nichols Junior High School

Arlington ISD Says No Link Between Illnesses and Nichols Junior High School

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Arlington Independent School District said it has found no link between the Nichols Junior High School building and the reported illnesses of its students staff. In a statement, the district cited the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, which stated that the teachers might be experiencing heightened awareness, which causes people to…MORE

Dallas Police Shoot Armed Burglar at Golden Chick

Dallas Police Shoot Armed Burglar at Golden Chick

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are investigating the officer-involved shooting of an armed burglary suspect Wednesday morning. It happened at the Golden Chick restaurant along Northwest Highway and Webb Chapel near Love Field. Officers arrived at the scene around 4:45 a.m., in response to a woman who called police on herself after she broke into the restaurant. Investigators…MORE

Frisco Homeowner Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Door-to-Door Roofing Contractor

Frisco Homeowner Arrested for Allegedly Shooting Door-to-Door Roofing Contractor

FRISCO  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Frisco homeowner was arrested for allegedly shooting a roofing contractor that was selling his trade door to door. Frisco police said officers responded to the house in the 6000 block of Larkspur Lane Monday afternoon after receiving a call about a man who had been shot. Investigators have identified the shooter…MORE

Prominent McKinney Orthopedic Surgeon Charged with Sexual Assault

Prominent McKinney Orthopedic Surgeon Charged with Sexual Assault

MCKINNEY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – McKinney police arrested Dr. Donald Okechukwu Ozumba Friday on two counts of sexual assault. He was booked into the Collin County jail on a $50,000 bond and released on Sunday. Investigators said two patients reported that Dr. Ozumba sexually assaulted them during visits at his office with OSSM Orthopedics, in the…MORE

Missing 95-Year-Old from Little Elm Found Safe

Missing 95-Year-Old from Little Elm Found Safe

LITTLE ELM  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Little Elm Police Department said 95-year-old Joe Farris has been found safe in Oklahoma. Investigators said he was staying with his grandson in Edmond. He was first reported missing near his home on Crystal Lake Drive Sunday afternoon. Investigators said he was last seen with an unidentified man at a nearby…MORE