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Doctor Accused in Deaths of at Least 7 in Oklahoma, Texas
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a Texas doctor wrote unnecessary prescriptions for powerful drugs that contributed to the overdose deaths of at least seven people over a four-year ...
Jul 13, 2017
American Airlines will end partnerships with Qatar, Etihad
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Airlines is dropping partnerships with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, which American accuses of receiving illegal subsidies from their governments. American ...
Jul 13, 2017
Dallas man pleads guilty in $6M diamond investment fraud
DALLAS (AP) – A Dallas man faces up to 20 years in federal prison for his role in what prosecutors call a more than $6 million diamond investment scheme. Jay Bruce Heimburger pleaded guilty Tues...
Jul 13, 2017
Flaming Cocktail Severely Burns Two People at Highland Village Bar
Photo Courtesy of WFAA TV HIGHLAND VILLAGE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man and woman suffered burns to their bodies after ordering a flaming cocktail at a restaurant bar in Highland Village Wednesday a...
Jul 12, 2017
Fort Worth Officer Fired After Barbecue Fork Shooting Incident Files Appeal
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth police officer who was fired for shooting a man who was holding a barbecue fork has filed an appeal. Courtney Johnson said the shooting was an accident...
Jul 12, 2017
Governor Abbott expected to announce re-election campaign Friday
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to formally announce his campaign for re-election next year on Friday afternoon in San Antonio. Abbott is promising a “major campaign anno...
Jul 12, 2017
Forbes Names Dallas Cowboys World’s Most Valuable Franchise
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – For the second year in a row, the Dallas Cowboys earned the top stop in Forbes annual list of the world’s most valuable sports teams. According to Forbes, owner J...
Jul 12, 2017
Senator Cornyn Confident in FBI Director Nominee
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF) – U.S. Senator John Cornyn said Wednesday that the role of FBI Director is more important than ever because of a need to restore confidence in government. The Senator...
Jul 12, 2017
Dallas Marine Among 16 Killed in Mississippi Plane Crash
Facebook Photo DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas Marine was among the 16 service members killed in a plane crash in Mississippi on Monday. 31-year-old Joshua Snowden was a flight engineer who l...
Jul 12, 2017
DISD Board Member, Teacher Speak Out Against Bathroom Bill
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas state legislators will reconvene for a special session beginning next week to consider several issues, including the bathroom bill. If the bill passes, it could only a...
Jul 12, 2017
