GOLIAD, Texas (AP) – Benny Martinez, a Mexican American civil rights leader who helped organize the historic Latino gala with President John F. Kennedy, has died at 85. His daughter Loretta Martinez Williams said Martinez died Sunday of natural causes. Born in Goliad, Martinez served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He returned…… MORE
Infant’s Body Found Inside a Cooler in South Dallas Motel
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF – A tragic discovery at a motel in south Dallas where the body of a 3-week old infant was found inside a cooler. Dallas child abuse detectives had been called by Children’s Protective Services over the weekend to the motel on South Lancaster to do a welfare check; the baby was found in…… MORE
Dozens Gather for Candlelight Vigil Outside West Freeway Church Of Christ
White Settlement, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A candlelight vigil was held outside the West Freeway Church of Christ last night, just a day after the deadly shooting that claimed 2 lives. Pastor Britt Farmer spoke of the one of the victims who was part of the church’s security team “He was my best friend. He died…… MORE
Plano Doctor Uses App to Lure Teens
(WBAP/KLIF) Plano, TX — 53 year old Timothy Morris Collins faces charges of sexual assault for luring teenage boys into sexual encounters using the dating app ‘Grindr’. Two victims have come forward years after the assaults to testify against the Plano doctor for trading meth for sex when they were minors. One of the victims accuses…… MORE
Houlihan’s Restaurant Closing It’s Doors
(WBAP/KLIF) — Houlihan’s restaurants in Fort Worth and Prestonwood have shut their doors for good. Houlihan’s parent company, HRI Holding Corp., filed for bankruptcy protection in November and have now been purchased by Houston-based Landry’s for $40 million. Landry’s is owned by Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, who also owns the NBA’s Houston Rockets. Two Houlihan’s restaurants…… MORE