Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mother of a Dallas Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa issued a statement that separated herself and the foundation in her son’s name from a lawsuit filed Monday against Black Lives Matter and other activist groups. The lawsuit was filed by Patrick’s father, Enrique Zamarripa, and seeks $550 million in damages. It…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2016
Dallas County Election Parties: Cheers and Tears
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas County Republicans were cheering and glad-handing all night at the election returns watch party, held at the Westin Park Central. Dallas County Republican Chairman Phillip Huffines, who early in the evening promised many victory speeches, took the opportunity to spike the ball, so to speak. “None of the talking heads, the…… MORE
Dallas Man on Death Row Loses Federal Appeal
HOUSTON (AP) – A federal appeals court has rejected an appeal from a Dallas man on death row for fatally shooting his cousin during a robbery 16 years ago where a second person also was killed. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday for a second time turned down arguments from prisoner Ivan…… MORE
Lawmakers Recommend $75M For Protecting Texas Children
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Some Texas legislators have endorsed spending about $75 million for emergency salary increases and hiring more staff to protect at-risk Texas children. Members of a Senate Finance Committee work group concentrating on improvements to Child Protective Services made the recommendations Monday in Austin. The funds, including possible pay raises of at…… MORE
Amber Alert Issued for 16-year-old Near Houston
(WBAP/KLIF) – An Amber Alert has been issued near Houston for a 16-year-old girl. The Baytown Police Department is looking for Kirsten Nicole Fritch, a white teenaged girl, 5 feet tall, 135 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. The suspect is believed to be in a cream color 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser with Texas…… MORE