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Resources Growing, Volunteers Needed as Tornado Recovery Ramps up in DFW

Resources Growing, Volunteers Needed as Tornado Recovery Ramps up in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Businesses and residents across the Dallas area are tallying up losses in the wake of Sunday’s string of tornadoes that ripped through the heart of Dallas and Richardson. The City of Richardson opened a Volunteer Coordination Center Thursday to connect volunteers with victims in need. “We have had a tremendous outpouring of…MORE

Much-needed Grocery Store/Restaurant Opens in Downtown Fort Worth

Much-needed Grocery Store/Restaurant Opens in Downtown Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Downtown Fort Worth residents and office workers now have a full-service grocery store within walking distance that also features a wine bar, a bistro and plenty of workspace for multi-taskers. Neighbor’s House Grocery at 500 West 7th Street next to Burnett Park and is the first new ground-floor retail outlet to open in…MORE

Embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution

Embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Won’t Face Criminal Prosecution

AUSTIN (AP) – A district attorney said embattled Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen won’t face criminal charges for offering House media credentials in exchange for campaign help. Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne released a statement Thursday calling Bonnen’s actions and statements “repugnant” but said there isn’t enough evidence to warrant criminal prosecution. Bonnen was…MORE

Activists File Complaint Against DPD Chief Rene Hall After Police Oversight Meeting

Activists File Complaint Against DPD Chief Rene Hall After Police Oversight Meeting

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Activists are calling for Dallas Police Chief Rene Hall to resign in a complaint filed over her actions at the inaugural meeting of the Community Police Oversight Board earlier this month. During the meeting things got loud and heated between attendees and police officers because there was no agenda item for public…MORE

Alleged Armed Robbery Suspect Who Left Elderly Victim in Burning Home Still At-Large

Alleged Armed Robbery Suspect Who Left Elderly Victim in Burning Home Still At-Large

Kaufman County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities in Kaufman County are looking for a woman who left a victim in a burning house during an alleged armed robbery The sheriff’s department says the incident left the 78-year old victim with serious injuries, according to Inforney.com. After being stabilized at Parkland Hospital, she reportedly told deputies that…MORE