Yearly Archives: 2016

Al Qaeda Threatens Attack in Texas

Austin (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas was one of three states where al Qaeda has threatened attacks on Monday. Federal authorities warned Texas, Virginia and New York about the potential for an attack. “My office is working with law enforcement officials, and we are continuing to monitor the situation,” Governor Greg Abbott writes in a statement. “Texans…MORE

Dallas and Landlord Reach Agreement on Tenants

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas has reached an agreement with HMK, a Dallas-based property. Tenants will be allowed to remain in their homes until June 3rd of next year or the end of the current school year, whichever is later. According to a statement from Dallas City Hall, the agreement covers tenants who…MORE

Appeal Rejected From Dallas Man Condemned for Prison Employee Death

HOUSTON (AP) – A 43-year-old Dallas man on death row for killing a supervisor at an Amarillo state prison shoe factory has lost a federal court appeal, moving him a step closer to execution. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected arguments from condemned inmate Travis Trevino Runnels that he had deficient legal…MORE

Time For That Annual Fall Ritual

WASHINGTON (AP) – Get ready for the annual fall ritual of turning back your clocks by one hour, and relish that extra hour of sleep this weekend. Daylight saving time is ending and it’s back to standard time for most people in the United States. The change comes at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, and…MORE

Grandmother Arrested for Leaving Grandson at Store

Grandmother Arrested for Leaving Grandson at Store

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News)  A Dallas grandmother was arrested for leaving her 4-year-old grandson behind at a Walgreens. Police say they found Amparo Rodriguez-Valdez passed out at home surrounded by open containers of alcohol.  A witness claims Rodriguez left the boy in her van during a beer run when he started screaming. The woman says she brought the…MORE