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Texas’ disgraced acting Secretary of State is now an advisor to the Governor

Texas’ disgraced acting Secretary of State is now an advisor to the Governor

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has found a new job for David Whitley, the man the legislature refused to confirm as Secretary of State. Whitley resigned Monday just before he was going to be forced out of office. He is now a special advisor to the Governor. Whitley’s nomination was blocked because of a…MORE

Humane Society of North Texas Announces Cooke County Cruelty Case

Humane Society of North Texas Announces Cooke County Cruelty Case

DALLAS – WBAP/KLIF – Humane Society of North Texas says it’s giving medical treatment to 53 small dogs, mostly Yorkies and Shih Tzu;s, found held in breeding cages in a Cooke County residence.  Cassie Lackey of HSNT says the injuries to the animals are significant, and some have given birth since the dogs were given…MORE

12 Dead, 4 Wounded – 3 Seriously, in Virginia Beach Mass Shooting

12 Dead, 4 Wounded – 3 Seriously, in Virginia Beach Mass Shooting

UPDATE 6.01.2019 3:35 PM – 3 people remain hospitalized in serious to critical condition, total 4 injured, 12 dead in the gun slaughter at a Virginia Beach city office Friday afternoon.  Head of trauma at one VB hospital describes the critical condition patient’s injuries as “devastating”.  Gunman is identified as 40 year old DeWayne Craddock,…MORE

Dallas Police Adds More Detectives to Homicide Unit After 40 Homicides Reported in May

Dallas Police Adds More Detectives to Homicide Unit After 40 Homicides Reported in May

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas Police report a total of 40 homicides in the month of May alone. DPD Assistant Chief Avery Moore said they’re going to pull detectives from other units to help solve these crimes and reduce the homicide rate for the future. “I have increased the homicide unit to 22 detectives effective immediately,” Moore said. “Our…MORE

North Texans Donate Needed Supplies to Flood Victims

North Texans Donate Needed Supplies to Flood Victims

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF) – As spring storm season continues to threaten the U.S. with a record number of tornadoes this year, World Vision in Grand Prairie sent out a full truck of supplies Friday to help the people neighbors in Arkansas which were hit with multiple tornados and flooding this week. The emergency supplies will be distributed to towns along the Arkansas River including Fort…MORE