Southlake (WBAP/KLIF News) – The parents of an 8-year-old autistic boy are suing the City of Southlake and a former school resource officer. The lawsuit alleges the city and Randy Baker violated the boy’s civil rights. It was filed back in January by Chad and Martha Wilson after the incident at the Carroll Elementary School on…… MORE
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A Dallas Baptist Church Grants Full Rights to LGBT Members
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Wilshire Baptist Church of Dallas voted to grant LGBT individuals full membership despite the threat of expulsion from the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Pastor Mark Wingfield said before the vote, there was an unspoken don’t ask don’t tell policy. He said although there are some detractors, he’s happy with the…… MORE
Fingerprints Link North Texas Man to Vandalized Denton Police Squad Car
Denton (WBAP/KLIF News) – Denton Police said fingerprints led to the arrest of Joseph Porter Fishburn on Monday for allegedly causing up to $2500 worth of damage to police property. A citizen called police on September 3rd about a squad car that was parked near Loop 299 and Stuart Road that had been spray-painted with profanities. In addition to…… MORE
Dallas Police Make Second Arrest in the Murder of an Oak Cliff Convenient Store Clerk
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police made a second arrest in the murder of a convenient store clerk in Oak Cliff. Investigators said James Otis Slaughter and his alleged accomplice Lonzell Hunter shot and killed Mowaffaq Shararah at the Sunshine Food Mart on South Cockrell Hill Road during a violent crime spree on September 23, 2016. Slaughter…… MORE
Oklahoma State University Student from Bedford Found Dead Inside Fraternity House
Stillwater (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Stillwater Police Department is investigating the death of an Oklahoma State University student from Bedford. 20-year-old Brandon Cavazos was found dead inside of his bedroom at the Sigma Chi Fraternity House at OSU on Saturday. A friend called 911 after finding him lying in his bed, unresponsive. Cavazos attended L.D Bell High…… MORE