AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The battle among Texas Republican lawmakers continues after the fourth special legislative session ended with unfinished business this week. The House adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day earlier than the 30 days allotted for the special session. Afterwards, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick placed direct blame on House Speaker Dade…… MORE
CPS Asking for Public’s Help to Find Family of Girl Dropped Off at Dallas Hospital
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is asking for the public’s help to identify a little girl left at the emergency room of Baylor University Medical Center on Gaston Avenue on Monday. So far, the little girl will only say her name is Alejandra and it’s thought…… MORE
Texas Appellate Court to Hear Arguments to Overturn Former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean’s Manslaughter Conviction
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Second Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Tuesday in an effort to overturn the conviction of former Fort Forth police officer Aaron Dean. Dean was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to almost twelve years in prison in December 2022 for the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson…… MORE
Dallas Firefighter Victim of Alleged Drunk Driver
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas firefighter on the job since 2012 has been seriously injured in a crash involving a suspected inebriated driver. Dallas Police say Kenneth Burke was riding his motorcycle early Sunday morning when he was struck and run over by 51 year old Crescencio Del Rio Rodriguez on Columbia Avenue. Burke’s…… MORE
Murder Trial of Seattle Visitor to Dallas Underway; Dallas County
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A murder trial for the first of three suspects in the killing of a 23 year old woman visiting Dallas from Seattle is expected to get underway today in Dallas County. Lisa Dykes is one of three suspects facing trial in connection with the murder of Botello. Botello was last seen…… MORE