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Dallas Police Searching For Suspect in Hotel Parking Lot Murder

Dallas Police Searching For Suspect in Hotel Parking Lot Murder

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police are looking for Leonard Jerome Sowell in connection to the homicide of 40 year old Gina Elder, who was found dead in a hotel parking lot early Tuesday morning. According to police, surveillance video from Super 7 Inn located on Independence Drive shows the victim in a physical altercation…MORE

Texas Economy Shows Rebound In First Quarter Of 2019

Texas Economy Shows Rebound In First Quarter Of 2019

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas economic activity expanded moderately in the first quarter in 2019 after downshifting markedly last November and December, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The state’s payroll employment grew at a rate of 2.1 percent for the first quarter and 2.2 in March, bolstered by strong home sales and exports. Jason Saving, Senior…MORE

Dallas Police Association Endorses Griggs for Mayor

Dallas Police Association Endorses Griggs for Mayor

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Dallas Police Association announces its endorsement for Scott Griggs in the runoff election for Mayor. DPA President Mike Mata says during his time on the council, Griggs has been one of the strongest allies for public safety. “He understands the crisis that we’re in as far as the increase in crime and…MORE

Dallas Water Utility Crews Respond to Sewage Overflows Following Heavy Rainfall

Dallas Water Utility Crews Respond to Sewage Overflows Following Heavy Rainfall

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Utility crews performed cleanup duty at several sanitary sewer overflow locations on Thursday following heavy rainfall this week. The East Bank drainage basin experienced overflows of more than 100,000 gallons. Although there is no damage to the city’s water supply, Dallas Water Utilities suggests staying away from contact with any waste material,…MORE

Dallas City Council Paves Way for Proposed Salvation Army Facility

Dallas City Council Paves Way for Proposed Salvation Army Facility

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The future looks bright for a proposed $95 million Salvation Army campus in Northwest Dallas. The Dallas City Council approved a zoning change to allow for the facility that will be designed to help the city’s homeless population. City Councilman Omar Narvaez said Wednesday that the vote sends a message that Dallas cares…MORE