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$3-billion dollar budget shortfall for Dallas police and fire pension fund
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – There are new concerns about the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund which shows a $3-billion budget shortfall, according to the latest stats presented to a Dallas city council committee last week. Kelly Gottschalk, Executive Director of the pension system told city council’s Government Performance & Financial Management Committee that there is…… MORE
A wild 100 mile, multi-city chase from Forney to NE Dallas started with a fake paper tag
Dallas/Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A dramatic high speed, multi-city chase Monday afternoon lasted for over an hour before coming to an end in Northeast Dallas. The incident started around 1 p.m. in Kaufman county where sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop a black Mercedes with fake paper tags and the driver wouldn’t stop. The Texas DPS…… MORE
Funeral Service Held for Fallen Grand Prairie Police Officer
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – The Grand Prairie Police Department celebrated the life on fallen Officer Brandon Tsai during a funeral service on Monday at Gateway Church in Grand Prairie. “Officer Brandon Tsai has now been sworn in to protect the streets of Heaven,” said Grand Prairie Police Chief Daniel Scesney. “He laid down his life…… MORE
Dallas County DA Lifts Controversial Theft Policy
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas County District Attorney announced on Monday that he is lifting a controversial theft policy. “One policy of my first term was not prosecuting the theft of necessary items like food, diapers, or baby formula that amounts between $100 and $750 unless evidence shows the theft was for economic gain,” said…… MORE