DALLAS (AP) – Prosecutors say a man who fled to Mexico 18 years ago after being released on bond in Dallas was sentenced to life in prison in the strangulation deaths of three women. The Dallas County district attorney’s office said Thursday that 43-year-old Jose Sifuentes pleaded guilty to three murder charges. Prosecutors say he…… MORE
US Calls Reports of Migrant Children in Buses ‘Unacceptable’
UNDATED – The head of U.S. Health and Human Services says reports of unaccompanied migrant children being forced to stay overnight in parked buses at the Dallas convention center are “completely unacceptable” if true. Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday that the agency is investigating. It’s unclear how many children were kept on buses overnight at…… MORE
Fort Worth Stockyard’s Redevelopment: Preserve Western Heritage and Enhance the City’s Major Attraction.
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Historic Fort Worth Stockyards is undergoing a new development plan in an effort to bring weekly rodeo events and more visitors to the area. Ethan Cartwright with the ‘Stockyards Heritage Development Company’ calls it a “Rustic Renaissance.” “We took a lot of the old buildings and completely renovated and restored them…… MORE
Texas Businesses Call on Governor Abbott to Help Resolve Labor Shortage
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Dozens of Texas businesses say the federal unemployment benefit is contributing to a labor shortage, and are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to step in. America is getting back to work as COVID cases drop and more people are vaccinated. But, a number of industry’s are struggling to find employees to come…… MORE
Irving Police Search for Missing Child
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Irving Police are searching for a 2 year old girl who was inside a vehicle when it was stolen. Timba Lopez was inside a 2003 grey Mercedes with license plate number NSD998. The vehicle has grey tape on the rear bumper and dark tint. The suspect is a 40-50 year year old Hispanic…… MORE