Yearly Archives: 2018

George Bush ‘Very Touched’ by Mourners

George Bush ‘Very Touched’ by Mourners

HOUSTON (AP) – A family spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush decided at the last minute to greet mourners paying their respects to his wife, Barbara. Jim McGrath tells The Associated Press that Bush was watching live video from the Houston church where his wife’s casket had arrived early Friday. Hundreds of people had…MORE

Gas Prices Jump In North Texas In The Face Of Global Tensions

DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)- Drivers in north Texas can thank rising tensions in Syria and increased oil demand for a 10 cent increase for a gallon of gas within the last week. Patrick DeHaan, Petroleum Analyst with www.gasbuddy.com says he expects the price to continue to rise before a correction in June. “There is always seasonality to gas…MORE

Democratic Candidate Beto O’Rourke’s Stops in McKinney During North Texas Tour

Democratic Candidate Beto O’Rourke’s Stops in McKinney During North Texas Tour

MCKINNEY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Democratic Senate Candidate Beto O’Rourke continued his North Texas tour this morning in McKinney, speaking to hundreds of supporters about wanting to fix Congress and push for Universal Healthcare. Ken Smith, who recently turned Democrat, was at the rally and said O’Rourke gives him hope. “I really see the things the…MORE

President George W. Bush Honors U2 Lead Singer

DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)- Rock star Bono made a trip to Texas Thursday to accept the first ever George W. Bush medal for distinguished leadership for his efforts to combat aids in Africa. President George W. Bush says that the lead singer of U2 was a critical partner in the effort “It’s the work we began and the…MORE

Some DFW School Students to Participate in National Walk Out Day; Another Shooting in Florida

Some DFW School Students to Participate in National Walk Out Day; Another Shooting in Florida

UPDATED 10:32AM Students from all of McKinney’s high schools participated in National Walkout Day. Our Scott Sidway covered a number of events throughout the day. This video was sent to me from McKinney High School walkout on #NationalWalkoutDay. Tough to hear, but student talking about “white power structure.” A handful of teachers outside making sure…MORE

Barbara Bush believed literacy could cure other ills

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — On a hot summer day in 1978, as her husband mulled his first presidential run, Barbara Bush headed to Houston’s leafy Memorial Park for a jog while she thought about what issues she’d like to focus on should she become first lady. Bush was concerned about stubborn societal problems like crime,…MORE

Dallas Cowboys 2018-2019 schedule released

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The NFL has announced the dates and match ups of games for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. The Dallas Cowboys will open on the road this year but they’ll be home for Thanksgiving. Here’s their complete schedule: (home games in bold) Preseason Week 1 (Aug. 9-13): at San Francisco Week 2 (Aug.…MORE

Dallas Man Arrested and Fired After Violent Beating Video Surfaces

Dallas Man Arrested and Fired After Violent Beating Video Surfaces

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas man has been arrested after a horrifying video surfaced allegedly showing him violently beating a woman who was identified as his girlfriend. The incident happened in the 2700 block of Canton Street Thursday around 1:30AM. A witness captured the blood-curing screams and disturbing images of the woman being beaten, kicked,…MORE

Fort Worth Teen Attacked On Her Way To School

Fort Worth Teen Attacked On Her Way To School

Fort Worth(WBAP/KLIF)- A 13-year-old Fort Worth girl is in serious condition after being attacked on her way to the school bus stop Thursday morning. Fort Worth Police Sgt. Chris Britt says they don’t have a motivation for the attack that occurred near Calmont Avenue and Laredo Drive just before 7 a.m. Police have not released…MORE

City of Frisco Signs Off On Plans For Huge Office Complex Near Downtown

FRISCO(WBAP/KLIF)- Frisco city council gave the okay for tax incentives on plans for the tallest building in downtown. The ten story structure will have up to 250,000 square feet of office space and will be just north of main street near Wakeland High School. Frisco Mayor Pro Tem Will Sowell says its long overdue. “As…MORE