DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – When it was revealed that Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy smashed watermelons with a sledgehammer to inspire his troops the immediate reaction was laughter from the team and for most reporters. Fox Sports 1 commentator Shannon Sharpe found nothing funny about it. “Dear white America, any time you have black…… MORE
RadioShack Is Making A Comeback
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again. It’s the most prized name in the basket of brands that entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez have scooped up since the coronavirus pandemic bowled over the U.S. retail sector and sent a…… MORE
TAMU & Dallas-Based Company Develop Super-Fast COVID Breathalyzer Test [VIDEO]
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas A&M researchers and a Dallas-based artificial intelligence company have developed a rapid COVID-19 breathalyzer test that produces results in seconds. The device, called Worlds Protect, rests in a kiosk that can be set up anywhere. Chris Rohde with Worlds Inc in Dallas explained how it’s used: “People can walk up and…… MORE
Severe Thunderstorms Across NTX; Damaged Buildings & Displaced Residents in Arlington
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLF) – A damaging series of strong thunderstorms moved across North Texas last night. Heavy rains flooded streets, caused accidents, toppled trees, and ripped shingles off roofs. Arlington is reporting some of the heaviest damage at an apartment complex; the damage displaced 75 families at the Waterdance Apartments of Pioneer Parkway. The are also…… MORE
El Paso Residents Are Now Under A Shelter-At-Home Curfew
El Paso (WBAP/KLIF) – El Paso County’s highest ranking elected official has imposed a new, limited curfew on his county. Judge Ricardo Samaniego says COVID-19 is completely out of control in El Paso, and he’s doing everything he legally can to get a handle on it. Samaniego’s curfew orders residents to shelter at home during…… MORE
Accused Terrorist Pleads Guilty
San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A South Carolina man has pleaded guilty in a San Antonio court to terrorism charges. Kristopher Matthews admitted plotting with Jaylyn Molina, a resident of a small town about 70 miles east of San Antonio, to bomb or shoot up a number of sites including the White House and Trump Tower…… MORE
UNT Provides Thanksgiving To-Go Meals for Students Who Can’t Travel Home Due to Covid-19
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The University of North Texas is providing Thanksgiving meals to students who can’t travel home this year due to Covid-19 concerns. Maureen McGuinness UNT Dean of Students said the UNT food pantry has prepared pre-bagged to-go meals which includes stuffing, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, yams, corn and cranberry sauce. UNT Dining Services is providing pies…… MORE
Collin County Commissioners Allocate Additional $2M in CARES Funding for Local Food Pantries
ALLEN (WBAP/KLIF)-The Collin County Commissioners allocated an additional $2million in CARES Act funds to support local food pantries. CEO of Allen Community Outreach, Marjorie Burr said she’s thrilled the county decided to add more funding to the program. Burr said they have tripled the numbers of families and the amount of food they were distributing…… MORE
Texas Oil and Gas Industry Shows Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
AUSTIN – The Texas oil and gas industry is beginning to show growth after the coronavirus pandemic prompted low demand. According to the Texas Oil &Gas Association, the upstream sector of the Texas oil and natural gas industry added 600 jobs in October, marking the second consecutive month of job gains. September’s job gain was also…… MORE
Biden Signals Stark Shift with New National Security Team
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden has introduced his selections for his national security team. It’s his first substantive offering of how he’ll shift from President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies by relying on a slate of foreign policy and national security experts from the Democratic establishment to serve as some of his most…… MORE
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