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N. Texas Congressman Hospitalized

N. Texas Congressman Hospitalized

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – U.S Rep. Ron Wright of Texas has been admitted to a Dallas hospital due to complications surrounding his cancer treatment. His campaign said Monday that the 67-year-old freshman congressman from Arlington has “been in a tough battle with cancer this year.” Wright was admitted to Baylor Medical Center in Dallas on…MORE

Dallas Voters Weigh in on the Proposed Plan to Defund Dallas Police

Dallas Voters Weigh in on the Proposed Plan to Defund Dallas Police

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The proposed plan by several Dallas City Councilmembers to defund or reduce funding for the Dallas Police Department is drawing strong opposition of Dallas voters, according to a new survey released by the Texas Stabilization Impact Fund, a non-partisan political action committee. The telephone survey was conducted by Cherry Communications, a polling firm based…MORE

Tarrant County Deputy Charged with Killing Girlfriend, Tampering with Evidence

Tarrant County Deputy Charged with Killing Girlfriend, Tampering with Evidence

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- A Tarrant County Deputy has been charged with murder and tampering with evidence, according to the Denton Police Department. Denton Police say on August 26th, Deputy Jay Rotter called 911 to report his girlfriend had shot herself. Police say detectives found evidence that linked the 36-year-old deputy to the death of his girlfriend and…MORE

Carrollton Fire Department Mourns Death of Longtime Captain

Carrollton Fire Department Mourns Death of Longtime Captain

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A memorial service will be held later this weekend for a long-time North Texas fire Captain. Carrollton Fire-Rescue Captain Lee Holbert died this week after suffering a stroke earlier this month while on duty. Assistant Carrollton Fire Chief Debbie Carpenter said Captain Holbert served the community for decades. “Captain Holbert would have…MORE

Security Officer Killed in Robbery Outside Dallas Credit Union

Security Officer Killed in Robbery Outside Dallas Credit Union

DALLAS  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police are searching for the suspect involved in a deadly shooting outside a local credit union. The police released a picture of what they believe is the suspect vehicle shown on the left. Sergeant Warren Mitchell said a security guard was shot and killed while servicing an ATM with a…MORE