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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

The Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial to undergo Significant Repairs in Fair Park

The Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial to undergo Significant Repairs in Fair Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial in Fair Park will undergo restoration and repairs. The memorial features five granite slabs with the names of over 3 thousand Texans killed in action and over 150 missing in action. The project, funded by the State Fair of Texas, will be completed in time for the fair…MORE

Red Oak Elementary under Investigation after Student Brings Father’s Pistol Ammo

Red Oak Elementary under Investigation after Student Brings Father’s Pistol Ammo

RED OAK (WBAP/KLIF)- A Red Oak elementary charter school was on lock down Tuesday after police say a student brought his father’s amo to school. Red Oak police say they found pistol ammunition in one of the toilets at Life School Elementary. The child’s father reported the missing ammo: two Glock 43 Pistol Magazines and eights…MORE

Dallas Mayoral Candidates Square Off in Public Debate

Dallas Mayoral Candidates Square Off in Public Debate

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The first public runoff debate in the Dallas mayoral election was held Tuesday at El Centro College in downtown Dallas. State Representative Eric Johnson and Dallas City Councilman Scott Griggs squared off for an hour onstage inside an auditorium at the college in front of more than 200 people. The debate was…MORE

Dallas Mayor, Councilmembers Endorse Rep. Eric Johnson in Runoff Election

Dallas Mayor, Councilmembers Endorse Rep. Eric Johnson in Runoff Election

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and seven Dallas City Council members are endorsing State Representative Eric Johnson for Mayor. Rawlings will leave office under term limits this summer. The current Mayor said Tuesday that Johnson’s opponent, Dallas City Councilman Scott Griggs, has a track record of being divisive. “It’s just practical history of…MORE