DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson launches a task force aimed at reducing crime in the city. Johnson said the task force will take a community-holistic approach by collecting data in areas most affected by crime. “Collect and analyze all of the available data, engage with key stakeholders as well as the Dallas Community and…… MORE
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A Texas man sought in the stabbing death of his twin sister has been arrested in South Carolina. The State newspaper reports 58-year-old David B. Conditt was arrested without incident in Charleston on Monday by federal marshals and county deputies. Police Sgt. Eric Peters of Haltom City, Texas, tells news outlets…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ruth Ruggero Hughs as the Texas Secretary of State. Hughs replaces David Whitley, who wasn’t confirmed by the senate after his office questioned the voter eligibility of thousands of naturalized citizens. The Secretary serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Attorneys for former Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger and the state of Texas are meeting with a judge for a pre-trial hearing. Guyger is charged with murder in the shooting death of Botham Jean last year. The judge said she will not rule on a change of venue yet, even though Guyger’s attorneys…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – As students across North Texas return to school today, MedStar is urging drivers and students to implement safety habits to prevent accidents. The Tarrant County Ambulance Service said it saw a significant jump in auto-pedestrian crashes last year when school started, responding to 13 pediatric auto-pedestrian accidents between August 20th and…… MORE