Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Since the July 7th attack on police officers in downtown Dallas, local businesses and the Fallen Officer Foundation have raised a half million dollars for the families of the fallen and wounded officers. The final $80,000 of the $500,000 goal was presented to the Foundation by Versa Printing, which made the “Pray…… MORE
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The annual sales tax holiday in Texas has been set for the first weekend in August as children prepare to return to classes. The Texas comptroller’s office says the tax-free weekend, for a number of school-related items, will be Aug. 5-7. The law, as in previous years, exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southern Methodist University is mourning Officer Mark McCullers, whose car was washed into Turtle Creek in a flash flood on July 5th. SMU Police Chief Rick Shafer spoke at the memorial, citing McCullers’ long list of accomplishments, both in the Marine Corps and civilian law enforcement. “It was my pleasure, on…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – Texas leads the nation in the number of law enforcement officers killed with 14 this year, including five recent slayings in Dallas. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported Tuesday that Texas surpassed its U.S.-leading total of 12 deaths last year. Louisiana ranks second this year with seven officers slain, including…… MORE