DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Senator John Cornyn visited the Dallas County Jail Tuesday to learn about the “Home for Hounds” program, implemented by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. The program pairs inmates with dogs who without training would be put down. Cornyn said the benefits of the program are two fold. “The inmates actually help train these…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State Fair of Texas kicks off in a few months and officials said they’re now accepting job applications. The Fair is looking to fill a seasonal positions for a variety of departments and positions and the applications are available online. The Fair’s Karissa Condoianis said the event provides more than 6,000 seasonal job opportunities…… MORE
Irving Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a recent high school graduate. According to the Irving Police Department, 18-year-old Ledajrick Cox was shot and killed Sunday morning after he and his friends left a 7-Eleven store following an argument with another group of teenagers. Police say media coverage led to the arrest…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Hundreds of protesters opposing Texas’ tough new anti-“sanctuary cities” law launched a raucous demonstration from the public gallery in the Texas House on Monday, briefly halting work and prompting lawmakers on the floor below to scuffle – and even threaten gun violence – as tense divides over hardline immigration policies boiled…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The woman Arlington police believe is responsible for a fatal hit and run accident Monday morning has come forward. The accident happened right after a fatal wreck around 1:45 a.m. on I-20 near Kelly Elliot Road. Investigators said a man was killed when his car crashed into a guardrail, rolled over multiple times…… MORE