Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Reconstruction of the I-30 canyon just south of downtown Dallas got a little closer Thursday when the Regional Transportation Council approved spending more than $3.5 billion on three major north Texas projects. The money will pay for the reconfiguration of I-35E on the north side of I-30; reconstruction of the I-30 canyon,…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2017
DISD may create a shelter for homeless high school students
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Independent School District has taken the first step toward creating a shelter for homeless high school students. The district says it has at least 112 students who have no permanent addresses or recognizable homes. During Thursday’s board meeting it was presented with a plan to partner with several non-profits to…… MORE
Fear of Friday the 13th
Fear of Friday the 13th has a name: paraskevidekatriaphobia. You’re on your own when it comes to pronouncing it. … MORE
This Week’s Hits and Misses: One Guy’s Opinion
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — It’s the weekend in DFW, so why not go see a movie? Dr. Frank Sweitek gave us his hits and misses this week… in One Guy’s Opinion. Each week, Frank gives us the best of times, and sometimes worst of times, in film. Catch him Friday mornings on The Morning Drive…… MORE
Search continues for missing three year old Sherin Matthews
Richardson (WBAP/KLIF) – The Richardson Police Department says the Matthews family car was gone for at least an hour in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 7, at almost the same time her father says 3 year old Sherin Matthews disappeared. Wesley Matthews told police he put the child outside next to a tree…… MORE
Medical Community Reacts to President’s Executive Order on Healthcare
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The medical community reacted to President Trump’s Executive Order on Healthcare, Thursday. The President said the order will provide “obamacare relief” for millions of Americans. It calls for making lower-premium health care plans available to more people. Steve Love, CEO of the Dallas Fort-Worth Hospital Council, said he fears that the order…… MORE
Location of Texas Tech Shooting Delayed Alert
LUBBOCK (AP) – Lubbock police say they were on Texas Tech University’s campus within five minutes of receiving a call about the shooting of a campus police officer. It took about 35 minutes from the time university officials called the city police for an alert to be sent to students and faculty warning them that…… MORE
Court Clears Way for 6-game Suspension of Cowboys’ Elliott
FRISCO, Texas (AP) – A federal appeals court has lifted an injunction that blocked a six-game suspension for Dallas Cowboys star Ezekiel Elliott, clearing the way for the NFL’s punishment over domestic violence allegations and likely leading to the running back’s legal team seeking further relief. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New…… MORE
Automated Screening Lanes Operational at DFW Airport
DFW AIRPORT (WBAP/KLIF) – Automated security screening lanes are now operational at DFW Airport. DFW is one of ten airports currently using the technology, which is expected to enhance security efficiency and decrease the amount of time it takes to screen passengers through a checkpoint. “TSA is constantly looking for ways to enhance security by…… MORE
Report: 70% of Adults Don’t Know About Equifax Breach
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — An estimated 145.5 million Americans were impacted by the data breach at Equifax, and a new survey shows not everyone has heard about it yet. The report, published by CreditCards.com, shows a little more than 70% of American adults say they weren’t even aware it had happened. Experts say that’s a dangerous thing…… MORE
