DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes welcoming refugees helps revitalize a community, and is key to becoming a “global city.” “Being scared is a natural ability, but God gave us the power to choose courage and our brains to figure out how to balance that,” Rawlings said. “I see it as a sign…… MORE
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Police Issue Warning for Parents in Collin Co.
COLLIN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues in rural parts of Collin County for a man trying to lure children into his vehicle. Police have taken attempted abduction reports in Princeton, Anna, Melissa and Van Alstyne. The man they’re looking for is described as white, between 50 and 60-years-old. He has white hair and a long…… MORE
Governor Pushes Internet for All Children
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – If Governor Greg Abbott has his way, all school children in Texas will have access to high-speed internet by 2018…… MORE
Dallas Receives Dozens of Resumes for Fire Chief
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – At least three dozen people have applied to become the next fire chief in Dallas. A search firm being used by the city will now start culling through the resumes. The applicants are vying to replace Louie Bright, who will retire at the end of the month. It’s unclear how many…… MORE
Man in Wheelchair Hit by Car
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man is hospitalized after being run over in north Dallas by a suspected drunk driver. It happened around 3:00 a.m. Thursday near Preston and Beltline. The victim, who is confined to a wheelchair, was waiting to cross at the intersection when he was struck. He was rushed to the hospital with…… MORE
Employees Told to Get Tested
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The union representing school maintenance and custodial workers in Dallas is urging hundreds of their members to get their blood tested. The move comes after school officials revealed earlier this week that lead was discovered in the water at the building where they headquarter. The WH Cotton building in downtown Dallas…… MORE
Ex School Resource Officer Arrested
KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A one-time policeman and school resource officer in Kaufman is charged with indecency and sexual assault of a child. Daniel Carrier, 43, was indicted by a grand jury in Kaufman County. Prosecutors have not released many details about the charges. Court papers said the incident occurred about seven years ago and…… MORE
Man Gets 9 Life Sentences
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man will serve the rest of his life behind bars. A jury in Tarrant County has sentenced Broderick Cofer, 45, to nine life sentences after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a relative. Cofer acted as his own attorney at trial. The jury didn’t take long to determine he had…… MORE
Man Dies in Mansfield Jail
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Tarrant County medical examiner is working to determine what killed an inmate from Mansfield. Jeremiah Gillispie, 22, was arrested Feb. 27 on charges of driving under the influence and possession of dangerous drugs. Jailers and a staff nurse found him unconscious and were unable to revive him. Video from the jail’s…… MORE
Students Hospitalized After Drug Overdose
MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News) – Three students in Mansfield overdosed on Xanax while at school on Tuesday, according to school officials. Teachers at Summit High School noticed the teenage girls were acting strangely in class and called an assistant principal. The students were taken to a nearby hospital. The girls are expected to recover. Classmates said the…… MORE
