DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – WFAA-TV says one of its long time reporters is seeking a career in politics. According to the television station, investigative reporter Brett Shipp has resigned and will run for the U.S. Congress Shipp, as a Democrat, is expected to announce that he will run for Republican Pete Sessions’ seat in the 32nd district of…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Tollway Authority has launched a new safety program that officials say provides a faster, more convenient way for stranded drivers to call for help along our roadways. Drivers can now simply dial #999 (Pound 999) on their cellphones for roadside assistance. This will connect directly to NTTA’s Safety Operations Center.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Dallas County Children’s Advocacy Center is hosting a toy drive this week for kids involved in child-abuse cases. It’s called “Holiday for Hope,” which the organization says will help around 2,200 kids in Dallas County have normalcy at a time where most families are celebrating. “The children that benefit from…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Officials say this year’s flu vaccine may not be as effective as they once hoped. That… and a lesson in timekeeping…. in your Wednesday KLIF Hanger… Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2017… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Time Magazine is out with their list of “people or things” that made the biggest impact in 2017. Dave & Amy talked about it in your Tuesday KLIF Hanger… Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2017… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Recently, a man in South Carolina found out what the phrase, “Help yourself” means, when he arrived at a Waffle House to find the late night staff asleep. Dave and Amy discussed it in your Monday KLIF Hanger… Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2017 … MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Boston-based Akili Interactive says it’s one step closer to launching the first ever prescription video game to treat ADHA. The company said in a statement that it had passed the final stage of testing its game, “Project Evo,” and will soon apply for FDA approval. Dave & Amy talked about ADD, ADHD, and…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Did you get your flu shot yet? If so, experts say it may only be about 10% effective this year because it looks like the virus has mutated. Usually, the vaccine is anywhere between 40 and 60 percent effective. The flu season could also be particularly bad this year based on the outbreak…… MORE
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Texas solicitor general has told federal appeals court judges in New Orleans that the state has fixed any constitutional problems with its voter ID law with a simple change: allowing voters who don’t have an acceptable ID to fill out a form stating they had a reasonable impediment to obtaining…… MORE
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez resigned Wednesday afternoon and officially filed the paperwork to run for governor. Valdez was in Austin for the announcement that she’s running on the Democratic ticket. “I am blessed to have found the courage and the strength of often the help from others that was needed to help me go beyond my humble…… MORE
