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It’s Time for the Annual #DooTheRight Photo Contest

It’s Time for the Annual #DooTheRight Photo Contest

North Central Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s that time again! The North Central Texas Council of Governments is looking submissions for its annual ‘Doo the Right Thing’ calendar contest. In an effort to encourage pet owners to pick up their dog’s ‘doo,’ they’re asking them to take the pledge to ‘#Doo the right t hing,” then…MORE

Fort Worth Lays Out Plans For Creation of Independent Police Monitor

Fort Worth Lays Out Plans For Creation of Independent Police Monitor

UPDATED:  Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) –  In reaction to news that The City of Fort Worth is moving ahead on the creation of a police monitor position and community review board, the Fort Worth Police Department released the following statement; “The Task Force recommendations along with the Police Monitor and involved topics are a City initiative. At…MORE

Ex Co-Worker Speaks Up for Former Plano Bartender Accused of Over-Serving Customer

Ex Co-Worker Speaks Up for Former Plano Bartender Accused of Over-Serving Customer

Plano (WBAP/KLIF) – A former coworker of the Plano bartender charged for over-serving alcohol to a man before he went on a murderous rampage is coming to her defense. Brandt Banks has set up and GoFundMe page for Lindsey Glass, saying that she has been “through hell and back” since the shooting. He writes: “She’s…MORE

American Red Cross Faces Critical Shortage Of Type O Blood

American Red Cross Faces Critical Shortage Of Type O Blood

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  The American Red Cross is facing a critical shortage of type O blood and is urging eligible donors to give now. Right now the agency has less than a two day supply of type O blood available for emergency rooms.  Spring break schedules are known to decrease blood donations, and schools, including high schools…MORE

Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Maintains Innocence of Child Sex Abuse

Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Maintains Innocence of Child Sex Abuse

DENTON, Texas (AP) — John Wetteland is stunned by and innocent of charges accusing him of child sex abuse, said an attorney for the former All-Star and World Series MVP pitcher. Attorney Derek Adame commented Monday after Wetteland attended an arraignment hearing in Denton County, Texas. Wetteland and his wife didn’t speak to reporters. The…MORE