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Dallas Police Suspend Investigation Into Uptown Bar Fight Allegedly Involving Ezekiel Elliott

Dallas Police Suspend Investigation Into Uptown Bar Fight Allegedly Involving Ezekiel Elliott

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department has suspended its investigation into a fight at an Uptown bar that allegedly involved Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. The department said investigators made numerous attempts to contact the victim through various ways but have not been able to make contact. The incident occurred at the Clutch Bar off Cedar…MORE

Federal Judge Orders Texas to Lower Temperature in Sweltering Prison

Federal Judge Orders Texas to Lower Temperature in Sweltering Prison

HOUSTON (AP) – A federal judge has given state prison officials 15 days to come up with a plan to lower the temperature to 88 degrees (31.11 Celsius) inside a Southeast Texas prison where attorneys for inmates say the sweltering summer heat is endangering their health. U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison’s preliminary injunction applies to…MORE

Explosive Fire Destroys Boat Dock at Lake Texoma

Explosive Fire Destroys Boat Dock at Lake Texoma

POTTSBORO  (WBAP/KLIF News) – A large fire and multiple explosions destroyed a dock at the Highport Marina at Lake Texoma Wednesday morning. The fire started at the U Dock and quickly spread, damaging up to 20 boats in the process. Five departments responded and fought the blaze from boats of their own. No one was injured.…MORE

The City of Dallas Hires First Female Chief to Lead Police Department

The City of Dallas Hires First Female Chief to Lead Police Department

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Dallas Police Department has a new police chief and she’s making history. City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced that U.Renee Hall is the first female police chief in Dallas. Hall said she has the experience and leadership needed to be successful as Chief. “This job is about skill. It’s about the ability…MORE

Allen Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Child

Allen Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Child

MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) – An Allen man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing a child that was related to him. Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said James Schafer sexually abused the child for several years and it started when she was six years old. Authorities became aware of the abuse in…MORE