DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has announced its theme for the 2018 season. “Celebrating Texas Innovation” was chosen to highlight innovations, as well as technological and scientific milestones that were introduced in the Lone Star State, according to a press release. “We believe that innovation stems from education”, said Mitchell Glieber, State…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2018
Plano, Other Cities to Begin Month-Long Water Maintenance
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Residents of Plano and twelve other North Texas cities may notice a slight change in the smell and taste of their tap water. Beginning February 26, the North Texas Municipal Water District will perform its annual 28-day chlorine maintenance program in member cities, which will enhance the quality of drinking water, and…… MORE
Dallas Councilman Calls for NRA to Move Convention; NRA Responds: We’re Already Here
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Pro-tem Dwaine Caraway is calling for the National Rifle Association to hold its convention, scheduled in Dallas, somewhere else following last week’s school shooting in Florida. Caraway says it is time to pressure the group to meet with lawmakers about more gun laws. “Writing them a letter, making a phone…… MORE
City of Plano Plans on Keeping Ride Share Bike Companies in Check
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Plano is considering putting restrictions on ride share bike companies that expand their businesses from Dallas to the suburbs. The bike companies have been in Plano since November, though not as prominently as Dallas. The city’s Peter Braster said they plan to include requirements and expectations in permits the companies…… MORE
Marches, Walk Outs and Sit Ins Planned in the Wake of the Florida School Shooting
(CNN) — As survivors of Wednesday’s school shooting demand that it be the last such massacre, marches are being planned around the country to amplify the students’ message that action must be taken to end gun violence. The marches share one mission: to put pressure on Congress to pass gun reform and make schools safer.…… MORE
Plano Council Member Won’t Resign Over Anti-Islam Facebook Post
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano City Council voted 7-1 to censure councilman Tom Harrison in a special session Sunday over an anti-Islamic Facebook post. Last week, Harrison shared a video that showed a student wearing a hijab with the caption, “Share If You Think Trump Should Ban Islam in American Schools.” Harrison has apologized for the initial…… MORE
3 Suspects Arrested After Driving Hummer Toward Lancaster Police Officer; Shots Fired
Lancaster, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Fearing for his life, a Lancaster Police officer fired several round at a Hummer H3 during a suspicious person call Sunday afternoon. The action was taken after the officer noticed the vehicle driving towards him. The second officer on the scene observed the vehicle driving away, eventually coming to a stop…… MORE
Police: Child, 3 adults shot outside Texas restaurant
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Police say a masked shooter opened fire on a group of people outside a restaurant in San Antonio, wounding a 6-year-old boy and three adults. Police Chief William McManus says two of the adults’ injuries are life-threatening. He says the boy was shot in the leg and is expected to survive.…… MORE
USPS Driver Killed in Highway Shooting Incident in Dallas
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The shooting happened around 2:30 this morning on the i30 Eastbohnd bridge heading into Downtown Dallas, just before i35. A US postal service truck was involved and veered off into the guardrail after the shooting — it’s believed it’s the driver who was killed. No word on what led to the shooting.…… MORE
Newborn hippo dies at Dallas Zoo
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A hippopotamus calf born at the Dallas Zoo early Saturday morning did not survive. The calf was born, as hippo calves are, in a pool of water, and the new mother did not help her baby to the surface soon enough. The zoo’s official statement says the mother’s instincts didn’t kick in…… MORE
