Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas saw a dramatic drop in coupon sale revenue this year. According to the Dallas Morning News, the fair sold 45-million dollars worth of coupons, which typically makes up most of its revenue. That’s nine-million dollars less than last year, and 11-million less than the record set two…… MORE
(CNN) – A mob of 10,000 Central American migrants is marching through Mexico and heading toward El Paso, Texas. Mexican border agents attempted to stop them at the Mexican border, but to no avail. The wall must be built. The wall will keep America safe and strong.” That’s the sales pitch for a new toy —…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Trinity Trails got a one mile extension in Southwest Fort Worth. Tarrant Regional Water District, Trademark Property Company and Streams and Valley Non-Profit worked together to build a $1.5 million bridge to connect Bellair Drive to Watercourse Drive, making it easier for runners and joggers. ‘It takes a lot of partners…… MORE
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas philanthropist, arts and community patron Caroline Rose Hunt has died at the age of 95, following a stroke suffered October 31rst. Hunt was the daughter of oil tycoon H.L. Hunt, and helped to create the “Uptown” area of Dallas with the building of the Crescent Hotel in the 1980’s. The…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Fire-Rescue and Medical City Plano recognized four people for their quick response that saved the life of a woman whose heart stopped last month. Doctors said Wednesday that Julie Coon, a volunteer at Plano Senior High School, collapsed and stopped breathing on October 11. It was later determined she suffered cardiac…… MORE
Cedar Hill (WBAP/KLIF News) – The holidays are around the corner and while many are thinking of celebrations…law enforcement has to focus on keeping people safe on the roads due to an increase in drunk driving. That’s why four North Texas Counties and more than 20 police departments have joined forces with other organizations to…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Southwest Airlines will be answering questions today about an engine failure on one it’s jets last April that resulted in a passengers death. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is holding an investigative hearing to gather information on the engine explosion. They will focus on engine fan blade design and inspection methods…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s leading e-cigarette maker is halting store sales of some flavors to deter use by kids. The move by Juul Labs Inc. comes ahead of an expected U.S. government crackdown on underage sales of flavored e-cigarettes. Juul said it stopped filling store orders Tuesday for mango, fruit, creme and cucumber…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – You may think it takes 11-thousand years to make your way through DFW Airport, and for some recently discovered fossils, that sounds about right. Back on November 2nd, two airport employees found a mammoth tooth in a creek bed on the property that dates back to the Ice Age. The next…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A Dallas Homeless Outreach Center, ‘Our Calling’, expects hundreds of homeless people to enjoy a warm meal and warm place to sleep during cold nights this week. “We want to ensure people are safe and not die out in this weather so until there’s an alternative option we will keep our doors open,”…… MORE
