Dallas Police Officers are newly equipped with specialized bullet proof vests. Central Market in Dallas made a $25,000 contribution the the ‘Barbecue Boots and Badges’ campaign for the purchase of fifty ballistic plates. Interim Dallas Police Chief David Pughes said the plates protect against high powered rifles. “These plates are an additional plate that the…… MORE
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Tenants of West Dallas Neighborhood Sign Home Loans
Tenants of a low income neighborhood in West Dallas signed home loans after being told to buy their homes or move out. Property management company HMK Limited is redeveloping the neighborhood and told tenants they could buy their home for $65,000 or leave. Julian Campos said he didn’t want to move and was one of 17…… MORE
UT Dallas Becomes a Tobacco Free Campus
The University of Texas at Dallas is tobacco-free. UTD has joined the 1,827 campuses who have taken a stand against the number one cause of preventable death in the United States: tobacco. As of June 1, UT Dallas prohibits the use of tobacco on their campus, hoping to effectively reduce tobacco use by preventing initiation,…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Leading Trade Mission to Canada
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Mayors of Dallas and Fort Worth are planning a trip to Canada to promote trade and tourism. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said the trip will also include business leaders from North Texas. “Our message is local that we know that all trade is ultimately going to be local. We…… MORE
Using Cell Phones, Electronic Devices While Driving Now Banned in Denton
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Denton’s ban on using cell phones and other handheld devices while driving went into effect on Thursday. The law allows officers to pull drivers over if they’re seen holding their cell phone or similar electronic devices while the car is moving. This Denton resident said he hopes it encourages…… MORE
President Trump Withdraws from the Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord Thursday afternoon. Trump said the Paris Accord is more about other nations gaining a “financial advantage” over the U.S. than it is about climate change. “This agreement is less about the climate and more about other…… MORE
Unruly Passenger Booted From Southwest Airlines Flight
LAS VEGAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – An allegedly intoxicated passenger was removed from a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago on Memorial Day. Southwest Airlines said the passenger was asked to “deplane flight 3630 on Monday before departing Las Vegas McCarran International Airport for Chicago Midway Airport.” Witnesses told officials that the man had already…… MORE
Senator John Cornyn Views Dallas County Jail’s “Home for Hounds” Program
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Senator John Cornyn visited the Dallas County Jail Tuesday to learn about the “Home for Hounds” program, implemented by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. The program pairs inmates with dogs who without training would be put down. Cornyn said the benefits of the program are two fold. “The inmates actually help train these…… MORE
The State Fair of Texas is Hiring
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State Fair of Texas kicks off in a few months and officials said they’re now accepting job applications. The Fair is looking to fill a seasonal positions for a variety of departments and positions and the applications are available online. The Fair’s Karissa Condoianis said the event provides more than 6,000 seasonal job opportunities…… MORE
Irving Police Arrest Suspect for the Murder of Teen Killed Hours After Graduation
Irving Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a recent high school graduate. According to the Irving Police Department, 18-year-old Ledajrick Cox was shot and killed Sunday morning after he and his friends left a 7-Eleven store following an argument with another group of teenagers. Police say media coverage led to the arrest…… MORE
