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Local Activist Speaks Out After Dallas Human Trafficking Arrests

Local Activist Speaks Out After Dallas Human Trafficking Arrests

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A local anti-human trafficking activist is speaking out after Dallas police arrested two men on trafficking of a minor and forced prostitution of a minor charges this week. Dallas police said the victim told them she allegedly met the men through a social media app. Refuge City founder Barbara Rodriguez said she is not…MORE

50 Dogs Displaced by Baton Rouge Flood Headed to Dallas

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – The SPCA of Dallas traveled to Baton Rouge on Tuesday to pick up the dogs from a local shelter. It’s an effort to make room for the dozens of dogs left homeless due to the flood. The Human Society of United States Texas Director Katie Jarl said the help from emergency…MORE

Fort Worth Gets $14M Economic Boost

Fort Worth Gets $14M Economic Boost

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Fort Worth has Sister Cities International to thank for a $14 million boost to its economy.MORE

Ft. Worth Officer Shot

Ft. Worth Officer Shot

FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A Ft. Worth police officer has been shot and is in critical condition.MORE

Dallas Mayor: We Should Welcome Refugees

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings said he believes welcoming refugees helps revitalize a community, and is key to becoming a “global city.” “Being scared is a natural ability, but God gave us the power to choose courage and our brains to figure out how to balance that,” Rawlings said.  “I see it as a sign…MORE