Yearly Archives: 2017

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile

(CNN) — North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Wednesday local time, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. CNN confirmed the launch with the South Korean military leaders who said it was still flying. “North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile early this morning from Pyongsong, South Pyongan, to the east direction. South…MORE

Musicians with Texas Ties Take Stage for Hurricane Relief

Musicians with Texas Ties Take Stage for Hurricane Relief

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A benefit concert Tuesday night in Fort Worth is expected to raise big money for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Clint Black, Lyle Lovett, and Don Henley will all share one stage in a fundraiser organized by the North Texas Community Foundation. Rose Bradshaw, Executive Vice President of the foundation, said that the artists will together…MORE

Dallas Uber Driver Wanted for Sexual Assault of Elderly Woman in Fort Worth

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help in locating an Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting a senior citizen last month. Police say 40-year old Hashem Ramenzanpour (HAh-shem RAHM-ee-ZAHN-pour) of Dallas, picked up the 77-year old women on the evening of October 22nd, stopped during the ride to her…MORE

Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman on Hand for Giving Tuesday Kickoff

Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman on Hand for Giving Tuesday Kickoff

Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dozens of people gathered at Victory Plaza this morning to kick off the sixth annual Giving Tuesday — an initiative to help those in need following a weekend of rampant spending. United Way’s Dallas chairman and former Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman says the excitement this morning proves Dallas’ giving spirit is…MORE

UPDATE: Arlington mall shoplifting suspect may have been suicidal

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Police say a shoplifting suspect shot when he pointed a pellet gun at an officer at a busy Dallas-area shopping mall may have been suicidal. An Arlington police spokesman says 21-year-old William Paul Dodd was a convicted felon and known offender who made a 911 call Sunday in which he threatened…MORE

Texas Governor Taps Top Attorney For TX Supreme Court

Texas Governor Taps Top Attorney For TX Supreme Court

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Republican Gov. Greg Abbott says his top attorney will replace a Texas Supreme Court justice who’s awaiting confirmation for a seat on a U.S. appeals court. Jimmy Blacklock is Abbott’s general counsel. The governor said Monday that Blacklock will assure another conservative vote on the state’s highest civil court, where Republicans…MORE

Most Stressful Jobs in US include Teachers, Taxi Drivers

Most Stressful Jobs in US include Teachers, Taxi Drivers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — CareerCast.com has compiled a list of the top ten most stressed jobs for 2016. They looked at several things that determine stress, such as travel, deadlines, working in the public eye and physical demands.   The top ten most stressed jobs for 2016 are: Salesperson Cashier Middle and High School Teacher Managers and…MORE

Supreme Court Won’t Take Texas Case Over Student-Led Prayer

Supreme Court Won’t Take Texas Case Over Student-Led Prayer

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is leaving in place a court ruling that a Texas school board can open its meetings with student-led public prayers without running afoul of the Constitution’s prohibition against government-established religion. The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take a case challenging the ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals…MORE

Dallas Fort Worth Airport gets Federal Money for Runway Work

Dallas Fort Worth Airport gets Federal Money for Runway Work

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Officials at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport plan to use about $52 million in federal aid for runway and lighting improvements next year. Airport officials said Monday that $49.5 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration will be spent improving the airport’s busiest runway for arrivals. The runway will…MORE