Arlington (WBAP/KLIF)- Attorneys representing Timothy Simpkins, the teen accused in the shooting at Timberview High School are addressing comments made by Arlington Police Chief Al Jones. Jones said the department found no evidence supporting claims by Simpkins’ family that he had been bullied prior or on the day of the shooting. Jones said the department…… MORE
Completed TXDOT Project Expected to Relieve Congestion Near Downtown Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal, state, and local leaders celebrated the completion of a recent TXDOT project west of Downtown Dallas on Monday. The Lowest Stemmons Project constructed new collector-distributor lanes, which parallels I-35E, and is intended give drivers a safer path to and from Woodall Rogers Freeway and the Dallas North Tollway. The $83 million…… MORE
Fort Worth City Leaders Subpoenaed in Former Officer’s Murder Trial
Fort worth city leaders have been subpoenaed in the murder trial of a former officer. Attorneys for the Former Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean accused of murdering Atatiana Jefferson have subpoenaed Mayor Mattie parker and Council member Chris nettles as defense witnesses for the first day of trial set for November 16th. Dean was…… MORE
You’ll Soon Be Able To Rent A Tesla
DETROIT (AP) – Hertz announced Monday that it will buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla, one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history and the latest evidence of increasing commitments to EV technology. The purchase by one of the world’s leading rental car companies reflects its confidence that electric vehicles are gaining acceptance…… MORE
Skeletal Remains, 3 Children Found Abandoned in Houston-area Apartment
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – Skeletal remains and three children were found in horrific conditions inside an abandoned apartment in west Harris County Sunday. According a police statement, officers were tipped off by a 15-year-old who called the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and said his 9-year-old brother had been dead for a year and his remains…… MORE