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Murder Trial of Former Dallas Police Officer Delayed

Murder Trial of Former Dallas Police Officer Delayed

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas judge has delayed the murder trial of former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger who is charged in the 2018 shooting death of her neighbor, Botham Jean. The trial was to begin August 12th was rescheduled to September 23rd to accommodate scheduling issues with one of Guyger’s lawyers. Attorney Toby Shook…MORE

Texas House Lawmakers to Vote on a Major School Funding Overhaul

Texas House Lawmakers to Vote on a Major School Funding Overhaul

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas house is set to vote on a 9-billion dollar plan aimed at overhauling the way public schools are funded statewide. The highly debated bill gives $6.3 billion of new money to public schools over the next two years. A snapshot of some North Texas school districts shows Plano getting over…MORE

Texas Senate backs Trump’s ‘border crisis’ assertions

Texas Senate backs Trump’s ‘border crisis’ assertions

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Senate has approved a resolution supporting President Donald Trump’s assertion that there is an immigration “crisis” on the U.S.-Mexico border. The non-binding language was introduced on the floor by Houston Republican Sen. Paul Bettencourt on Tuesday. Outnumbered Democrats said they were blindsided and complained bitterly during hours of heated…MORE

Woman Seen on Video Beaten in Deep Ellum Charged with Felony

Woman Seen on Video Beaten in Deep Ellum Charged with Felony

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The woman seen on cell phone video being repeatedly punched by a Deep Ellum bartender is facing a felony charge in the case. The Dallas Police Department said Tuesday that L’Daijohnique Lee broke the windows on Austin Shuffield’s truck after the attack. The estimated damage caused to the truck was higher than $3,000. In…MORE

Lewisville Receives State Funding for Nature Park Development

Lewisville Receives State Funding for Nature Park Development

LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- Lewisville receives a $500,000 grant by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission to help with the development of the new Valley Vista Nature Park. The 23-acre Nature Park will include pedestrian trails, nature trails, picnic facilities, benches, bird blinds, an outdoor classroom, playground equipment, interpretive signage and site furnishings. Valley Vista Nature Park…MORE