Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez resigned Wednesday afternoon and officially filed the paperwork to run for governor. Valdez was in Austin for the announcement that she’s running on the Democratic ticket. “I am blessed to have found the courage and the strength of often the help from others that was needed to help me go beyond my humble…… MORE
Bedford, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Bedford police have identified a man who approached young girls Saturday as they played in a driveway in front of a residence. Described only as an older man, he confirmed to police last night that he had approached the girls but told police he “had no ill intent” when he stopped…… MORE
New Orleans (WBAP/KLIF) – After multiple court challenges to the law, Texas officials are asking federal appeals judges in New Orleans today to let the state’s latest voter ID law take effect. A hearing today centers on a law re-worked in may by the Texas legislature. The new version allows residents who don’t have an…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Civil-rights activists say American Airlines is moving in the right direction with a plan to train employees to identify and combat bias; but, the NAACP is still warning African Americans about flying the friendly skies. The organizaiton says it won’t lift the travel warning in order to make sure the airline…… MORE
UPDATE – (WBAP/KLIF) – The SMU Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying five persons of interest who may have information regarding fliers that were posted outside campus buildings, as well as a banner and flier that were hung near the lacrosse field. An outside group identifying itself as “Texas Vanguard” has claimed responsibility for posting…… MORE
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – An attorney for a 19-year-old college student charged in the fatal shooting of a Texas Tech University police officer says prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty against his client if he’s convicted of capital murder. KLBK-TV in Lubbock says defense attorney Dennis Reeves indicated in a court filing Tuesday that…… MORE
Haltom City, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Heart-wrenching moments for a Haltom City father when stranger grabbed his toddler outside their home. The incident occurred during a regular household chore of taking out the trash for Hector Alverez and his 2-year old. Alverez told The Star-Telegram that he was holding his son’s hand walking from the curb…… MORE
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – While the adoptive parents of a toddler found dead in Richardson last month pled the fifth during a custody hearing Wednesday related to their interactions with her, a physician testified that he found several bone fractures last March on 3-year old Sherin Mathews. During the hearing, Dr. Suzanne Dakil testified that…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The parents of Sherin Mathews could learn Wednesday if they will receive custody of their biological daughter. A child protective services hearing is set for 1:00 Wednesday afternoon, after weeks of delays. The four-year-old daughter is currently staying with family members who live near Houston. “In this particular instance, I think…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – One person was injured when a big rig crashed into the St. Francis bridge over I-30 around 4am. A Dallas Fire and Rescue spokesman said the St. Francis bridge closed as inspectors investigate the damage. A flatbed rig was hauling another truck when a portion of the trailer crashed into a support…… MORE
