DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas County medical examiner has identified remains found under a bridge near Dowdy Ferry Road and Interstate 20 as those of a missing Pleasant Grove woman. Marisol Espinsoa, 34, was last seen in late December. Family members and friends reported her missing when she didn’t show up for work. A…… MORE
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Police: Man Ambushed Officer in Park
EULESS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police in Euless have released more information about what led up to the deadly shooting of an officer. Jorge Gonzalez, 22, is accused of gunning down Officer David Hofer, 29, when he responded to a call about suspicious activity at J.A. Carr Park on Tuesday. Gonzalez was killed when officers returned…… MORE
New Sheriff in Denton County
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Denton County Sheriff William B. Travis was upset by Tracy Murphree in Tuesday’s election. Travis was elected sheriff in 2012. Fellow officeholders and voters questioned Travis’ actions in his personal and professional life. Murphree will automatically become sheriff because there was no Democratic candidate. Murphree has a lengthy career in law enforcement.…… MORE
Price Defeats Caraway in Commissioner Race
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price has managed to hold onto his seat. While the final numbers have not come in, Price’s challenger Dwaine Caraway conceded the race late Tuesday. Last week, a fight broke out between Price and Caraway during a radio broadcast at a local gospel station. Video of the…… MORE
Officer Shot While Responding to Call
UPDATE 9:30 p.m.: Euless police have identified the slain officer as David Hofer, 29. He served for five years with the New York Police Department before moving to North Texas in Jan. 2014. Officer Hofer was shot and killed while checking out “suspicious activity” at J.A. Carr Park on Tuesday afternoon. The person suspected of firing…… MORE
Spike Strips End High-Speed Chase
BALCH SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police were led on a chase early Sunday morning after getting a call about stolen yard equipment. The caller told them the alleged thieves were driving a white truck. Police spotted the vehicle a short time later, and a chase ensued. It wound through several towns before police successfully set…… MORE
UNT Announces Campus Carry Law
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The University of North Texas is the latest state college to release its policy for guns on campus. The UNT Board of Regents’ decision prohibits open carry on the Denton campus. However, those with a concealed permit will be allowed to carry their gun. Guns will not be allowed at athletic events,…… MORE
Man Hospitalized After Overnight Shooting
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting at a popular night club in south Dallas. The victim was hit once in the leg after a fight broke out in the parking lot of the Lanardis Club near Fair Park. A security guard tried to keep the suspects from leaving,…… MORE
Cruz, Bill Clinton to Campaign in DFW
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz and former president Bill Clinton have rallies planned for Monday morning in North Texas. He’s scheduled to appear at Gilley’s on Lamar Street, south of downtown Dallas, at 10:00 a.m. Cruz will be joined by Governor Greg Abbott and former governor Rick Perry. Meanwhile, Clinton will…… MORE
Bingo Becomes Increasingly Tough Gamble for Texas Charities
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Lottery Commission is stepping up its efforts to yank the licenses of bingo operators that don’t make money for their charities. So far, fewer than a dozen operators have lost their licenses, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The state can revoke a bingo license if the operator doesn’t demonstrate…… MORE
