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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Takes Additional Job

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Takes Additional Job

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Mayor of Dallas has landed an additional job. Mayor Eric Johnson has joined Locke Lord’s Dallas office as a Partner in the Firm’s Public Finance Practice Group. “Mayor Johnson is very well regarded within the business community in North Texas and throughout the state, is a Dallas native, and has been practicing…MORE

Funeral Services to be Held Monday for Dallas Woman Killed Near Lower Greenville Last Week

Funeral Services to be Held Monday for Dallas Woman Killed Near Lower Greenville Last Week

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Funeral services for the 22-year-old woman who was brutally murdered on her birthday in Dallas last week are set for today. According to an arrest affidavit, Sara Hudson was sexually assaulted, shot and killed near Lower Greenville and her body was found in her burning SUV. Investigators said 49-year-old Glen Richter forced…MORE

Dallas County Prioritizing Census Heading Into 2020

Dallas County Prioritizing Census Heading Into 2020

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas County is working with the city of Dallas to make sure next year’s census is as accurate as possible. Appearing on our media partner WFAA’s “Inside Texas Politics,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said the county plans on contracting a vendor that will knock on people’s doors, among other things.…MORE

Pastor Who Lost Child In Texas Church Attack Runs For Office

Pastor Who Lost Child In Texas Church Attack Runs For Office

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A Texas pastor whose teenage daughter was among more than two dozen people killed during a mass shooting at his church in 2017 says he’s running for the state Legislature. Frank Pomeroy of Seguin, Texas, announced Sunday that he will run as a Republican for state senator in 2020. He told…MORE

Dallas Police Chief Returns To Work Amid Summer Crime Spike

Dallas Police Chief Returns To Work Amid Summer Crime Spike

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas’ police chief is set to return to work Monday. Chief Rene Hall has been on medical leave since the middle of July, though neither Hall nor the city has said exactly why. On Monday, she will return to her post, which in the interim has been occupied by Assistant Chief…MORE