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Students at Plano East Senior High School Allege Racist Incidents on Campus Following Donald Trump’s Victory

Plano (WBAP/KLIF News) – Minority students at Plano East Senior High School said they’ve experienced racist incidents since Donald Trump was elected president this week. When students arrived on campus Wednesday morning, “Build That Wall” and “Can’t Stop Trump” had been written on the ground in the breezeway. THIS IS ON MY SCHOOL FLOOR. This is…MORE

Garland Police Are Investigating an Overnight Murder That May be Linked to Road Rage

Garland  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Garland Police are looking for the suspects in a murder that may be linked to road rage. Police said it started with three-way car crash just after 12:30 a.m Friday near Centerville Road and Southern Drive. Lieutenant Pedro Barineau said a black car rear ended a white car, which forced the…MORE

Man Accused in a Hit and Run Involving Cockrell Hill Police Officer Arrested

Cockrell Hill (WBAP/KLIF News) – Cockrell Hill Police said the man suspected in a hit and run involving an officer last month was arrested Wednesday morning. They said a tip to the Tool Police Department in Henderson County lead investigators to Ramiro Silva Miranda’s whereabouts. Investigators said Miranda allegedly refused to get out of his car during…MORE

NAACP’s Dallas Chapter Says Relationship Between African Americans and Democrats May Have Changed

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Since the election, many North Texas minority activist groups expressed concern about what a “Trump Presidency” will be like. The Dallas Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s President Arthur Fleming said he’s waiting until things settle down to assess the nation’s political landscape but is certain of…MORE

Slain Officer’s Mother and Father Disagree Over Black Lives Matter Lawsuit

Dallas  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The mother of a Dallas Police Officer Patrick Zamarripa issued a statement that separated herself and the foundation in her son’s name from a lawsuit filed Monday against Black Lives Matter and other activist groups. The lawsuit was filed by Patrick’s father, Enrique Zamarripa, and seeks $550 million in damages. It…MORE