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Veteran Dallas Fire Rescue Captain Dies In His Sleep at Home

Veteran Dallas Fire Rescue Captain Dies In His Sleep at Home

DALLAS — A man who worked as Dallas Fire-Rescue Captain died Monday morning while off-duty at his home, DFR posted on Facebook. Captain Reginald D. Williams died while asleep at his home. “He served the City of Dallas for 29 years and will be missed by all,” Dallas Fire-Rescue wrote in the post. “Our thoughts…MORE

Rangers Open Season with Fans in the Stands

Rangers Open Season with Fans in the Stands

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Fans were allowed inside Globe Life Field in Arlington Monday for the first Rangers game with a crowd in attendance at the new stadium. The stadium’s inaugural year was shortened because of the coronavirus pandemic, and played without fans. A nearly sold out crowd made its way into Globe Field Monday afternoon…MORE

Gaetz says he won’t Resign Over ‘False’ Sex Allegations

Gaetz says he won’t Resign Over ‘False’ Sex Allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) – Embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz says he will not resign from Congress. The Florida Republican made his statement less than a week since reports emerged that he’s under federal investigation for possible sex crimes. Gaetz wrote a column that appeared Monday in the Washington Examiner. Gaetz denies accusations that he had sex with…MORE

Six Dead in Allen Murder-Suicide

Six Dead in Allen Murder-Suicide

ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF) – Six people are dead in what is being described as a murder-suicide in Allen. According to Allen Police, the violence was limited to a single home in the 1500 bloack of Pine Bluff Drive. “The community is not in any danger,” said Sgt. John Felty. “This was isolated to this one family.”…MORE

Governor Abbott Declines to Throw First Pitch at Texas Rangers Game

Governor Abbott Declines to Throw First Pitch at Texas Rangers Game

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to the Texas Rangers baseball organization on Monday, declining the invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the their home opening game. The Governor cited Major League Baseball’s decision to move the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new election integrity…MORE