DENTON COUNTY(WBAP/KLIF News) – The Northeast Police Department in Denton County issued a warning to local teenagers about the growing theft of the city’s Whataburger restaurants’ orange plastic order numbers. Investigators said the thefts are part of an underground game that has recently become popular among area teens and a nuisance for their officers. About…… MORE
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North Texas Senator Apologizes for School Choice Rant
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – State Senator Don Huffines issued an apology Monday night for his behavior during a heated exchange with parents, educators and students at the Texas PTA Rally Day in Austin. The conversation got tense as Huffines sparred with the crowd about student vouchers and complaints about money being diverted from public…… MORE
Garland Police Officer Hit by Suspected Drunk Driver
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Garland police officer is recovering in the hospital after a suspected drunk driver allegedly hit his squad car over the weekend. Investigators said the officer’s car was hit in the rear while blocking traffic for a car-fire accident at West Campbell Road near the George Bush turnpike around 12:30 a.m.…… MORE
‘Apollo 13’ and ‘Titanic’ actor Bill Paxton dies at 61
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Paxton, a prolific and charismatic actor who had memorable roles in such blockbusters as “Apollo 13” and “Titanic” while also cherishing his work in “One False Move” and other low-budget movies and in the HBO series “Big Love,” has died from complications due to surgery. He was 61. A family…… MORE
A New House Bill Targets Dallas County Schools
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The House will consider a bill that could lead to the dismantling of Dallas County Schools. It’s the first of two proposals expected in the legislature that could shut down the agency, which serves as the bus contractor for numerous school districts in Dallas County including Cedar Hill, Irving and Weatherford. State…… MORE