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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

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