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Federal judge threatens to put heat on Texas prison officials

Federal judge threatens to put heat on Texas prison officials

Houston (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal judge in Houston has threatened to have Texas prison officials experience the same hot temperatures prison inmates say they are still living with, even though the state settled a lawsuit over oppressive heat more than a year ago. Attorneys for the inmates say prison officials are not adhering to the…MORE

Piece of a plane falls into Southlake street

Piece of a plane falls into Southlake street

Southlake (WBAP/KLIF) – A piece of an engine cowling broke off a private plane while it was in flight over Southlake Friday afternoon. It crashed down on Continental Boulevard, near the Timarron Country Club during the afternoon rush hour. No one on the ground was hit. The plane managed to land safely at Fort Worth’s…MORE

Jury Selection underway for Amber Guyger Murder Trial

Jury Selection underway for Amber Guyger Murder Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- About 4,000 Dallas citizens were summoned for jury selection for the murder trial of Amber Guyger, a former Dallas cop charged in the shooting death of Botham Jean. The first phase of jury selection began Friday. Attorney Daryl Washington represents jean’s family and is keeping them updated. “The family is on pins and needles…MORE

Denton Police Partners with Local Bars to Prevent Sexual Assaults

Denton Police Partners with Local Bars to Prevent Sexual Assaults

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton Police Department launches the “Ask for Angela” program aimed to prevent sexual assaults. The program provides a discreet method for people to ask for help if they feel unsafe or in danger. Someone can simply ask bar staff for Angela and staff is trained to pull the person aside and help…MORE

Lt. Governor Patrick Tells Morning News Loophole on Stranger to Stranger Gun Sales should be Closed

Lt. Governor Patrick Tells Morning News Loophole on Stranger to Stranger Gun Sales should be Closed

(WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is reportedly standing up against the National Rifle Association saying background checks should be expanded in the wake of the recent mass shootings in Texas. In an interview with the Dallas Morning News, Patrick says the loophole allowing stranger to stranger sales needs to be closed. Patrick’s comments…MORE