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The State Fair of Texas is Hiring

The State Fair of Texas is Hiring

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The State Fair of Texas kicks off in a few months and officials said they’re now accepting job applications. The Fair is looking to fill a seasonal positions for a variety of departments and positions and the applications are available online. The Fair’s Karissa Condoianis said the event provides more than 6,000 seasonal job opportunities…MORE

Irving Police Arrest Suspect for the Murder of Teen Killed Hours After Graduation

Irving Police have made an arrest in the shooting death of a recent high school graduate. According to the Irving Police Department, 18-year-old Ledajrick Cox was shot and killed Sunday morning after he and his friends left a 7-Eleven store following an argument with another group of teenagers. Police say media coverage led to the arrest…MORE

Fight Erupts on Texas House Floor During “Sanctuary Cities” Protests

Fight Erupts on Texas House Floor During “Sanctuary Cities” Protests

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Hundreds of protesters opposing Texas’ tough new anti-“sanctuary cities” law launched a raucous demonstration from the public gallery in the Texas House on Monday, briefly halting work and prompting lawmakers on the floor below to scuffle – and even threaten gun violence – as tense divides over hardline immigration policies boiled…MORE

Suspect in Fatal Arlington Hit and Run Comes Forward

Suspect in Fatal Arlington Hit and Run Comes Forward

ARLINGTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – The woman Arlington police believe is responsible for a fatal hit and run accident Monday morning has come forward. The accident happened right after a fatal wreck around 1:45 a.m. on I-20 near Kelly Elliot Road. Investigators said a man was killed when his car crashed into a guardrail, rolled over multiple times…MORE

Dallas Police Officer Hospitalized After Hit and Run Crash

Dallas Police Officer Hospitalized After Hit and Run Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Dallas police officer is in critical condition after a crash sent his squad car into a creek. It happened after 3 p.m. on Westmoreland Road near  Keist Boulevard. Investigators said after the impact, the officer’s squad car fell 30 feet into the creek. This resident said after the crash, neighbors quickly rushed into the…MORE