HUNTSVILLE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Fort Worth man who once told jurors that the death penalty was “no big deal” is scheduled to be executed Wednesday. It will be the nation’s first execution of 2017. Christopher Wilkins was convicted of murdering Willie Freeman and Mike Silva in Fort Worth in 2005, after Freeman sold him…… MORE
Arlington (WBAP/KLIF News) – Arlington has launched an app that lets people report problems without waiting on hold. “Ask Arlington” lets people report potholes or problems with street lights, traffic signals and neighborhood issues on their smart phones. “We’re eliminating that step in the process,” says Gil Mesa, the manager of Arlington’s Action Center. The app lets…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the state legislature starts its business for 2017, advocates in the Metroplex are urging lawmakers to reject Senate Bill 6, which would put restrictions on transgender bathroom use. The bill would require people to use the bathroom of their physical gender in restrooms controlled by government agencies, such as schools…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF) — Garland police are looking for Rodney Collins Smith in connection with the murder of his live in girlfriend Linda Lee Harris. Smith is believed to still be in the area. He is 5 foot, 10 inches tall and 220 pounds. Garland Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to…… MORE
Ft. Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Police Department has suspended Officer William Martin for ten days without pay for his response to a call from a woman who said someone grabbed and choked her son. Jacqueline Craig called police December 21, saying she needed help. Her daughter posted video of Craig and Martin…… MORE