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911 Error Places Some Dallas Callers on Hold

911 Error Places Some Dallas Callers on Hold

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News)  A technical error in Dallas could cost lives. The police department discovered wireless callers with T-Mobile service who dial 911 may have trouble getting through to dispatch. Callers hear a greeting that says, “You have reached Dallas 911. Please hold.” Major Elaine Page told WFAA that because operators are spending so much time calling back…MORE

Fort Worth Mayor Meets with Disgruntled Mother from Viral Video

Fort Worth Mayor Meets with Disgruntled Mother from Viral Video

FORT WORTH (WBAP & KLIF News) — Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price has now met with a mother gone viral in a December video involving a Fort Worth police officer. Jacqueline Craig and her attorney are looking to have officer William Martin fired from the Fort Worth Police Department after a video went viral showing…MORE

Abbott Responds to Dallas County “Welcoming Community” Resolution

Abbott Responds to Dallas County “Welcoming Community” Resolution

(WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott says Dallas County Commissioners are “gambling with the safety of their citizens” by passing a resolution that welcomes undocumented immigrants into the county. “Texas is going to bring the hammer down on Dallas County,” Governor Abbott said. The Texas Senate recently passed Senate Bill 4, which creates a number of…MORE

Man Associated With Garland Attack Sentenced

Man Associated With Garland Attack Sentenced

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) -The man associated with the plot against an Anti-Islamic cartoon contest in Garland two year ago is headed to prison. Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars. Prosecutors were seeking a life sentence. Investigators say Kareen watched videos depicting violence by jihadists with the two shooters and encouraged…MORE

Texas Senate Passes “Sanctuary City” Bill

Texas Senate Passes “Sanctuary City” Bill

Austin (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Senate has voted to punish cities and counties that refuse to work with federal immigration authorities. The “Sanctuary Cities” bill passed 20-10, along party lines. “Government’s role is to protect good and punish evil,” says Senator Charles Perry (R-Lubbock), who wrote the bill. “Provide a basis for social stability.”…MORE