Yearly Archives: 2017

Saxe: Cuban’s Potential WH Bid Could Crowd Field

Saxe: Cuban’s Potential WH Bid Could Crowd Field

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Mavs owner Mark Cuban is said to be considering a run for the White House. Cuban says if he runs, he’s considering entering the race as an independent candidate in 2020. We wondered what that could do for the candidates on either side of the political isle. So, Dave & Amy put…MORE

NBA Likely Won’t See Anthem Protests

NBA Likely Won’t See Anthem Protests

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — There’s a new NBA season underway, and many wonder if there will be protests during the National Anthem as there have been in other professional sports. The most likely answer to that question is no… for a few reasons. Scott Sidway stopped by The Morning Drive to explain, and has a preview…MORE

Zeke’s Suspension Blocked Through Oct. 30th

Zeke’s Suspension Blocked Through Oct. 30th

NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF) — Ezekiel Elliott will be allowed to suit up for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, after a federal judge once again blocked a six game suspension by the NFL. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty granted a Temporary Restraining Order in the case. That means Zeke won’t immediately serve a six game suspension for…MORE

Dallas North Tollway Closures In Plano & Frisco This Weekend

Dallas North Tollway Closures In Plano & Frisco This Weekend

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – More closures this weekend on the Dallas North Tollway as work continues to rebuild the Tennyson Parkway bridge.  Back in August, crews put the final beams in place and now they are ready to pour concrete for the new southern portion of the deck bridge.  Here are the closures…. Closures needed to…MORE

Frisco Man Arrested for Trafficking Shark Fins

Frisco Man Arrested for Trafficking Shark Fins

SMITH COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Frisco man has been arrested in East Texas on suspicion of trafficking shark fins. Qi Rui Zhou, 52, was arrested in Smith County, near Tyler. He’s suspected of breaking a Texas law signed last year by Governor Greg Abbott that bans buying, selling or transporting fins with the intent…MORE

NFL owners and players meeting over on-field demonstrations

NEW YORK (AP) – NFL players and owners held an unusual meeting Tuesday to discuss social issues, a session both sides termed positive and productive. What was not discussed at any length was the divisive topic of the national anthem that has caught the attention of President Donald Trump. “We spent today talking about issues…MORE

McKinney Makes Pitch for Amazon’s Second Headquarters

McKinney Makes Pitch for Amazon’s Second Headquarters

McKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News) — The City of McKinney is putting in a bid to become the home for Amazon’s second headquarters, or “HQ 2.” The city released a five-minute video, which can be seen below, explaining why it is a prime location for Amazon, including words from Mayor George Fuller. “McKinney is a community that’s…MORE

Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Zeke Elliott’s Suspension

Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Zeke Elliott’s Suspension

NEW YORK (WBAP/KLIF News) – A New York judge has granted a temporary restraining order lifting the six-game suspension against Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. The National Football League Player’s Association requested the restraining order after an appeals court upheld the NFL’s suspension. The league said Elliott violated the personal conduct policy after it investigated…MORE

8 Texas Men Arrested for Roles in Sex-Trafficking Operation

8 Texas Men Arrested for Roles in Sex-Trafficking Operation

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Federal authorities have arrested eight men in Fort Worth on charges they sold women, including at least three juveniles, to have sex with men who had responded to online advertising. Officials said in a statement Tuesday that the men, ranging in age from 24 to 33, are each facing sex-trafficking charges…MORE

Bipartisan Senators Reach Small Deal on Healthcare

Bipartisan Senators Reach Small Deal on Healthcare

(CNN) — Senators Lamar Alexander and Patty Murray have reached a deal “in principle” to restore Affordable Care Act cost-sharing reduction payments for two years in exchange for more state flexibility in Obamacare. One Senate aide said the plan would also restore just over $100 million in funding for Obamacare outreach, which is particularly critical since the…MORE