DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – At least three dozen people have applied to become the next fire chief in Dallas. A search firm being used by the city will now start culling through the resumes. The applicants are vying to replace Louie Bright, who will retire at the end of the month. It’s unclear how many…… MORE
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Man in Wheelchair Hit by Car
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man is hospitalized after being run over in north Dallas by a suspected drunk driver. It happened around 3:00 a.m. Thursday near Preston and Beltline. The victim, who is confined to a wheelchair, was waiting to cross at the intersection when he was struck. He was rushed to the hospital with…… MORE
Employees Told to Get Tested
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The union representing school maintenance and custodial workers in Dallas is urging hundreds of their members to get their blood tested. The move comes after school officials revealed earlier this week that lead was discovered in the water at the building where they headquarter. The WH Cotton building in downtown Dallas…… MORE
Ex School Resource Officer Arrested
KAUFMAN (WBAP/KLIF News) – A one-time policeman and school resource officer in Kaufman is charged with indecency and sexual assault of a child. Daniel Carrier, 43, was indicted by a grand jury in Kaufman County. Prosecutors have not released many details about the charges. Court papers said the incident occurred about seven years ago and…… MORE
Man Gets 9 Life Sentences
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man will serve the rest of his life behind bars. A jury in Tarrant County has sentenced Broderick Cofer, 45, to nine life sentences after he was convicted of sexually assaulting a relative. Cofer acted as his own attorney at trial. The jury didn’t take long to determine he had…… MORE