AUSTIN (WBAP & KLIF News) — Texas lawmakers and police officers are speaking out in support of a bill that would lessen the punishment of those possessing small amounts of marijuana. House Bill 81 proposes that the punishment for those caught with one ounce or less of marijuana should be reduced significantly from an arrest,…… MORE
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Some DFW Supermarkets Closed for #DayWithoutImmigrants
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — A grocery store with 14 DFW Locations is participating in today’s “day without immigrants” protests. El Rancho Supermarket has put up signs on their doors saying they’re closed today and will reopen tomorrow, which made one shopper who showed up at 7:00 am to buy bread pretty unhappy. “The…… MORE
Family of Man Killed by Arlington Police Officer Wants Dash Cam Video Released
ARLINGTON (WBAP & KLIF News) — There are now two conflicting stories regarding an officer involved shooting in Arlington earlier this month. Arlington Police say an officer shot and killed 23-year-old Tavis Crane after a traffic stop on February 1. The department says Crane resisted arrest and ran over an officer after putting his car…… MORE
Elderly Couple Tied Up, Beaten During Home Invasion in Irving
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News) – Irving police are looking for four suspects after an elderly couple was injured during a violent home invasion Wednesday morning. It happened around 4:30 a.m. on Fouts Drive between Beltline and Story Roads. The Irving Police Department’s James McClellan said the masked men stormed into the couple’s home, tied them up…… MORE
A Former Ellis County Police Chief Accused of Sexually Assaulting Underage Girl is on Trial
ELLIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The second day of testimony will resume Wednesday morning in the trial of former Maypearl Police Chief Kevin Coffey. He’s accused of sexual misconduct with underage girls. Coffey is charged with indecency with a child and sexual assault on a child in connection with an alleged relationship he had with a…… MORE
George W. Bush Presidential Library Accepting Applications for “Camp 43”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The George W. Bush Presidential Library is accepting applications for its “Camp 43: Leader of One, Leader of Many.” The three-day camp will let expose high school juniors, seniors and college freshman to lively discussions, group activities and presentations from prominent and successful community and government leaders. The library’s Sharon Brannon said participants will…… MORE
Expert Says NFL Isn’t Bluffing in Warning to Texas on Bathroom Bill
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — With the NFL warning Texas it could prevent future Super Bowls from coming to the state if legislators pass Senate Bill 6 — the transgender bathroom bill — experts say the league isn’t lying. Ken Ungar is the president of Charge, a sports marketing firm, and says professional sports…… MORE
Two Students, Bus Monitor Injured in Ennis School Bus Crash
ELLIS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating what caused an Ennis school bush to crash into a ditch Tuesday morning. The department’s Lonnie Haschel said two children and a bus monitor were injured and taken to a local hospital for treatment. He said none of the injuries are life-threatening.…… MORE
North Texas Lawmaker Files Bill to Alleviate Backlogged Rape Kits
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — A new bill has been filed to the Texas legislature that could help alleviate the backlog of untested rape kits. State Representative Victoria Neave filed House Bill 1729 and says if passed, a section would be added to a form when you renew your driver license that would ask…… MORE
North Texas Woman Speaks Out After Voter Fraud Conviction
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Grand Prairie woman who was sentenced to eight years in prison for voter fraud said she believes she is being used as an example. According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Rosa Maria Ortega rejected a plea deal of two years probation from the Tarrant County District Attorney and decided…… MORE
