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City of Denton Names Next Police Chief

City of Denton Names Next Police Chief

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Denton City Manager Sara Hensley announced on Wednesday that she has selected Doug Shoemaker, Chief of Police in Grand Junction, Colorado, for the position of Chief of Police for the City of Denton. Chief Shoemaker is scheduled to be sworn into office and assume the duties of the Chief on October 3,…MORE

Rangers Fire President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels

Rangers Fire President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers announced on Wednesday that Jon Daniels has been fired as President of Baseball Operations, effective immediately. “This morning I informed Jon Daniels that his contract would not be renewed at the end of the season and that he is being relieved of his duties effective immediately,” said Rangers Managing…MORE

Lancaster: Former NFL Star Hurled First Punch that Led to Fatal Youth Football Brawl

Lancaster: Former NFL Star Hurled First Punch that Led to Fatal Youth Football Brawl

Lancaster, TX (WBAP/KLIF (WBAP/KLIF) – More charges could be filed in connection with the fatal shooting last weekend of beloved North Texas youth football coach, Mike Hickmon. New video of the incident and new witness accounts obtained by WFAA-TV have revealed that former NFL player Aqib Talib threw the first punch which started a fight…MORE

Help for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas

Help for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas

In partnership with the Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, First National Bank Texas and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas [FHLB] have already doled out thousands of dollars assist local families with first time home purchases. FNB-Texas says the funds help with down payments and closing costs which are often barriers to home ownership.…MORE