LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Television’s legendary writer/producer/developer Norman Lear has died in Los Angeles at the age of 101. Lear revolutionized American comedy with popular early 1970’s sitcoms including “All in the Family”, “Sanford and Son”, among others. Lear had established himself as a top comedy writer and nabbed a 1968 Oscar nomination for…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The battle among Texas Republican lawmakers continues after the fourth special legislative session ended with unfinished business this week. The House adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day earlier than the 30 days allotted for the special session. Afterwards, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick placed direct blame on House Speaker Dade…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas police and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is asking for the public’s help to identify a little girl left at the emergency room of Baylor University Medical Center on Gaston Avenue on Monday. So far, the little girl will only say her name is Alejandra and it’s thought…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Texas Second Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments Tuesday in an effort to overturn the conviction of former Fort Forth police officer Aaron Dean. Dean was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to almost twelve years in prison in December 2022 for the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas firefighter on the job since 2012 has been seriously injured in a crash involving a suspected inebriated driver. Dallas Police say Kenneth Burke was riding his motorcycle early Sunday morning when he was struck and run over by 51 year old Crescencio Del Rio Rodriguez on Columbia Avenue. Burke’s…… MORE