AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Prosecutors are dropping their case against Democratic state Rep. Dawnna Dukes months after the longtime Austin lawmaker was indicted on corruption charges. Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore said Monday the case unraveled over conflicting witness statements about whether Dukes improperly sought travel reimbursements. Moore now says felony charges “should not…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Citizens of Dallas another chance to voice their opinions on the future of confederate monuments this week. A city committee voted to hear from the public again before the city council considers the recommendations of a task force appointed by the mayor. Council member Ricky Callahan said he thinks its important to…… MORE
(CNN) — President Donald Trump on Monday disputed a widow’s account of a condolence call he made to her following the death of her husband in Niger earlier this month. Trump tweeted shortly after Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson, discussed her disappointment with the call on “Good Morning America” Monday morning,…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – Garland Police arrested the person believed to have shot and killed a teenager at a Garland Park. Garland Police Lieutenant Pedro Barineau said 17 year-old Scott Litton is charged with murder in the death of 15-year-old Miguel Esquivel. Investigators said on Friday, October 20, an altercation spiraled out of control at Embree Park…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Garland Police Department is searching for clues in the death of a young woman who was shot to death in her front yard. It happened around 1:30 in the morning at a home on East Linda Drive just south of East Miller Road. Lieutenant Pedro Barineau said 20-year-old Jocelyn Sarabia Marlon…… MORE