DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A soon-to-be Family Dollar store in Dallas was destroyed by a fire early Thursday morning. The building off Walnut Hill between Webb Chapel and Harry Hines was vacant, but had a sign on the side that read “Coming soon: Family Dollar.” A three-alarm fire burned through the roof sometime before 2:00…… MORE
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Body Found in Dallas Creek Belonged to Arrested Doctor’s Step-Daughter
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The body that was found in a South Dallas creek over the weekend has been identified as the step-daughter of a doctor who was recently arrested for writing unnecessary prescriptions. 17-year-old Mikayla Mitchell was found floating in a creek late Sunday morning, with police saying she likely died from homicidal violence.…… MORE
Bomb scare at Coppell IBM building
DALLAS, Tx (WBAP/KLIF News) – A brief bomb scare at the IBM Innovation Center in Coppell turned out to be a package of technical equipment. The building was evacuated for a couple hours after employees found a suspicious package around 8 this morning. April Reiling with the City of Coppell says their police department called…… MORE
Texas Special Legislative Session Begins Today
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A 30-day special legislative session begins today in Austin, where lawmakers will try to power through 20 bills Governor Greg Abbott has made a top priority. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick told the Chris Salcedo Show it’s worth the extra taxpayer money to get some of these bills passed. “Every one of…… MORE
Is there more trouble for Zeke?
DALLAS, TX (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott was reportedly involved in an altercation at an Uptown bar last night. Dallas police confirm an incident occurred at the Clutch Bar in Dallas off Cedar Springs around 9:40 pm, but do not reference Elliott by name. Police say a 30-year-old man went…… MORE
Glenn Heights City Councilman Arrested on Child Sex Counts
GLENN HEIGHTS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Glenn Heights city councilman has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a child. Sidney Davis, 47, was booked last Thursday. He’s also facing a charge of indecency with a child. Police say the Texas Rangers investigated Davis at the request of the Dallas County District Attorney. The city posted…… MORE
Update: Suspect Arrested in South Dallas SWAT Standoff
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas police said the suspect who allegedly fired at officers and barricaded himself inside an Oak Cliff apartment was arrested. Police and SWAT surrounded the Rosemont Apartments near Overton and Illinois for more than five hours Thursday morning after officers attempted to serve a felony assault warrant and were shot at through the…… MORE
Doctor Accused in Deaths of at Least 7 in Oklahoma, Texas
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a Texas doctor wrote unnecessary prescriptions for powerful drugs that contributed to the overdose deaths of at least seven people over a four-year period. Fifty-six-year-old Howard Gregg Diamond was arrested Tuesday on charges that include conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Prosecutors contend that Diamond began issuing prescriptions in…… MORE
3 Texas Schools Make Top 50 ‘Best Colleges for Your Money’
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Three universities in Texas have made the list of top 50 ”Best Colleges For Your Money 2017.” Rice took the top spot in the state ranked 12th nationally, followed by the University of Texas at Austin at No. 31 and Texas A&M at No. 34. The list was put together by Money…… MORE
Suspect on Texas 10 Most Wanted List Captured
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Investigators say a gang member and suspected armed robber on the Texas 10 Most Wanted list has been captured in Michigan. The Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday announced 22-year-old Samuel Steel of Copperas (KAHP’-ruhs) Cove was caught in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A DPS statement says Monday’s arrest near some apartments…… MORE
