DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A former Dallas County District Attorney who is considered a trailblazer in his quest to free wrongfully imprisoned inmates has died. Craig Watkins passed away Tuesday morning at his Dallas home. Watkins became the first black Dallas County DA after winning the office in 2006. He served in the…… MORE
Arlington ISD Announces A New Superintendent
ARLINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees has announced Dr. Matt Smith as the lone finalist for superintendent. Smith started his career in education as a teacher and coach. He has over 20 years of experience in leadership rolls working as a principal, chief academic officer, and superintendent. He also holds a…… MORE
U.N. Votes Overwhelmingly Demanding Gaza Cease-fire
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza in a strong demonstration of global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war. The vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel. The vote in the 193-member world body was 153 in favor, 10 against…… MORE
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Meets with U.S. Lawmakers Asking for more Aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — His country’s future at stake, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used inspirational words, resolve and a nod to Christmas in appealing Tuesday to leaders in Congress for U.S. aid for his fighters in the war with Russia. But as he arrived next at the White House, additional American support was in grave doubt.…… MORE
Murder Trial Begins for Former Farmers Branch Police Officer
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Testimony has begun in the murder trial of a former Farmers Branch Police Officer stemming from a police sting that took a deadly turn on June 12, 2019. Michael Dunn told investigators he opened fire at a stolen truck in a Northwest Dallas shopping enter and killed the suspect…… MORE