The National Safe Boating Council will kick off its annual boating safety campaign with National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26. Local Game Wardens are encouraging boater safety on area lakes with Memorial Day weekend around the corner. “The most important thing is wearing a life jacket,” said Captain Game Warden Cliff Swofford. “I have never…… MORE
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Grand Prairie Teacher Arrested for Improper Relationship, Aggravated Sexual Assault
A former Grand Prairie High School teacher has been arrested and charged with Improper Relationship with a Student and Aggravated Sexual Assault. According to Grand Prairie Police, the school district learned about the alleged relationship between Algebra teacher Derek Fuller and a student in January. Fuller was removed from the classroom the following day and then…… MORE
Two cars collide with fire truck, firefighters taken to hospital
According to the Dallas Fire Department, two firefighters were released from a local hospital with minor injuries after an accident with two other vehicles. The accident occurred at N. Jim Miller Rd and Interstate 30 Thursday. Engine 32 was on its way to a call when the driver slowed for a red light then proceeded through…… MORE
Dallas Police Raise Awareness for Upcoming Special Olympics
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas police ran seven miles from headquarters to Southern Methodist University Thursday morning as part of their annual torch run to kickoff the Special Olympics next week. Sergeant Thomas Sible said the officers ran by four elementary schools along the way to give high-fives to kids. “They high five us…they get our…… MORE
Texas Senate Committee Passed Deal to Save Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Texas Senate Committee has unanimously passed a deal that aims to save the Dallas Police and Firefighter Pension Fund. Senators Royce West and Don Huffines held long negotiations to help hammer out a deal. Mayor Mike Rawlings did not support the original House bill that passed earlier this month, saying it…… MORE