Edmond (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Grand Prairie teacher who threatened that he was capable of a Sandy Hook-style shooting during his divorce proceedings in Oklahoma was found guilty this week. Christopher Durham isn’t facing jail time but does have to pay a $500 fine. His sentencing is set for Friday. Durham made the threatening statements…… MORE
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Parents Sue Former Southlake Officer Accused of Handcuffing Their 8-Year-Old Son
Southlake (WBAP/KLIF News) – The parents of an 8-year-old autistic boy are suing the City of Southlake and a former school resource officer. The lawsuit alleges the city and Randy Baker violated the boy’s civil rights. It was filed back in January by Chad and Martha Wilson after the incident at the Carroll Elementary School on…… MORE
A Dallas Baptist Church Grants Full Rights to LGBT Members
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Wilshire Baptist Church of Dallas voted to grant LGBT individuals full membership despite the threat of expulsion from the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Pastor Mark Wingfield said before the vote, there was an unspoken don’t ask don’t tell policy. He said although there are some detractors, he’s happy with the…… MORE
Fingerprints Link North Texas Man to Vandalized Denton Police Squad Car
Denton (WBAP/KLIF News) – Denton Police said fingerprints led to the arrest of Joseph Porter Fishburn on Monday for allegedly causing up to $2500 worth of damage to police property. A citizen called police on September 3rd about a squad car that was parked near Loop 299 and Stuart Road that had been spray-painted with profanities. In addition to…… MORE
Dallas Police Make Second Arrest in the Murder of an Oak Cliff Convenient Store Clerk
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police made a second arrest in the murder of a convenient store clerk in Oak Cliff. Investigators said James Otis Slaughter and his alleged accomplice Lonzell Hunter shot and killed Mowaffaq Shararah at the Sunshine Food Mart on South Cockrell Hill Road during a violent crime spree on September 23, 2016. Slaughter…… MORE
Expert: Electoral College Shouldn’t Go Away
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — One week after President-elect Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, some are questioning the validity of the electoral college with Clinton winning the popular vote. Not so fast, says one expert. Political author Tara Ross, who has specialized in studying the electoral college, says without the electoral college, candidates like…… MORE
EXCLUSIVE: Recruiter Says Companies Shying Away From Hiring Protesters
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — While protesting is well within an American’s First Amendment rights, some companies are starting to look elsewhere when considering new hires. A corporate recruiter in North Texas, who spoke exclusively to WBAP & KLIF News on terms of anonymity, says the CEO’s of several well-known companies are contacting him…… MORE
Oklahoma State University Student from Bedford Found Dead Inside Fraternity House
Stillwater (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Stillwater Police Department is investigating the death of an Oklahoma State University student from Bedford. 20-year-old Brandon Cavazos was found dead inside of his bedroom at the Sigma Chi Fraternity House at OSU on Saturday. A friend called 911 after finding him lying in his bed, unresponsive. Cavazos attended L.D Bell High…… MORE
Largest Super Moon in 70 Years to be Seen This Weekend
DALLAS (WBAP & KLIF News) — The super moon comes once every year, but this year’s will be the largest it has appeared since 1948. This year’s super moon will be visible Sunday night, Monday morning, and Monday night, according to NASA scientist Noah Petro, but the best time to view it he says will…… MORE
Students at Plano East Senior High School Allege Racist Incidents on Campus Following Donald Trump’s Victory
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
