Plano (WBAP/KLIF News) – Minority students at Plano East Senior High School said they’ve experienced racist incidents since Donald Trump was elected president this week. When students arrived on campus Wednesday morning, “Build That Wall” and “Can’t Stop Trump” had been written on the ground in the breezeway. THIS IS ON MY SCHOOL FLOOR. This is…… MORE
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Garland Police Are Investigating an Overnight Murder That May be Linked to Road Rage
Garland (WBAP/KLIF News) – Garland Police are looking for the suspects in a murder that may be linked to road rage. Police said it started with three-way car crash just after 12:30 a.m Friday near Centerville Road and Southern Drive. Lieutenant Pedro Barineau said a black car rear ended a white car, which forced the…… MORE
Man Accused in a Hit and Run Involving Cockrell Hill Police Officer Arrested
Cockrell Hill (WBAP/KLIF News) – Cockrell Hill Police said the man suspected in a hit and run involving an officer last month was arrested Wednesday morning. They said a tip to the Tool Police Department in Henderson County lead investigators to Ramiro Silva Miranda’s whereabouts. Investigators said Miranda allegedly refused to get out of his car during…… MORE
NAACP’s Dallas Chapter Says Relationship Between African Americans and Democrats May Have Changed
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Since the election, many North Texas minority activist groups expressed concern about what a “Trump Presidency” will be like. The Dallas Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s President Arthur Fleming said he’s waiting until things settle down to assess the nation’s political landscape but is certain of…… MORE
Slain Officer’s Mother and Father Disagree Over Black Lives Matter Lawsuit
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mother of a Dallas Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa issued a statement that separated herself and the foundation in her son’s name from a lawsuit filed Monday against Black Lives Matter and other activist groups. The lawsuit was filed by Patrick’s father, Enrique Zamarripa, and seeks $550 million in damages. It…… MORE
The Fort Worth Chapter of the NAACP Weighs In on the Election
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – 7,240 people turned out for early voting at the Forest Hill Civic Center precinct in Fort Worth and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s local chapter hopes to see even more today. Chapter President Clara Faulkner, a Forest Hill City Council Member, said she had never seen lines…… MORE
Seagoville Home Targeted Twice by Armed Robbers in 17 Days, Suspects Caught on Camera
Seagoville (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Seagoville home was hit twice by armed robbers in 17 days. Police said surveillance video captured robbers climbing up a staircase in the October 18th and November 5th break ins. In the first incident, a woman and her children were surprised by four men who busted through their unlocked front door and told…… MORE
10-Year-Old Shot in the Face After Fight Breaks Out at Fort Worth Store
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – A 10-year-old girl had to undergo surgery after she was shot in the face during a fight outside a Fort Worth store. She’s expected to survive. Investigators said the girl and her family were leaving Kim’s Food Mart on East Berry Street near South Hughes Avenue Saturday night when someone…… MORE
A Family Member is the Lone Suspect in the Death of East Texas Girl
Bullard (WBAP/KLIF News) – Authorities believe Gustavo Zavala-Garcia is responsible for 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco’s death. He is being detained on a federal immigration hold at the Smith County Jail. Kayla’s body was found in a well near a family member’s home in Bullard just south of Tyler early Sunday morning. Investigators said she was still in the…… MORE
A $13,000 Reward Is Being Offered for Information in the Case of a Missing East Texas Girl
BULLARD (WBAP/KLIF News) – A $13,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the safe return or whereabouts of 10-year-old Kayla Gomez-Orozco. A Facebook post on the Help Find Kayla Gomez page is asking people to wear pink, her favorite color, today to show solidarity. She vanished Tuesday night at the Bullard First Assembly Church in Cherokee…… MORE
