ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — With billions in federal aid and seats in Congress at stake, some states are dragging their feet in carrying out one of the Census Bureau’s chief recommendations for making sure everyone is counted during the 2020 census. Five states — Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas — have not set…… MORE
‘Holiday In The Park’ Returns to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – ‘Holiday in the Park’ is a three plus decades old tradition at Six Flags Over Texas. The park’s Sharon Parker said there will be 2 million lights, holiday shows, and Santa himself. But there’s one thing that seems to keep families coming back year after year. “We’ve added more of the s’mores…… MORE
A Fight At Town East Mall in Mesquite Leads To A Lockdown
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) -Mesquite authorities report there was a big fight, false reports of a shooting, and the mall was shut down. It all happened around 5p.m., Saturday, when eight to ten people began fighting and and throwing trashcans and chairs at one another. The noise led to multiple calls to police and false reports…… MORE
Hundreds Attend Fort Worth’s Holiday Festivities Kickoff
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Hundreds are filling Sundance Square in Fort Worth for the 6 pm annual tree lighting ceremony (this) Saturday evening. Santa Claus is talking with children atop his sleigh; visits are $20 and include a photograph. Proceeds benefit the Fort worth Sister Cities International Youth Program. Santa will be available from 11…… MORE
George Strait Performs in Fort Worth For The Second Day in a Row
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Country singing super star George Strait is expected to perform before a nearly sold out crowd tonight in Fort Worth. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8p.m., at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. There are a few tickets remaining, but the arena only holds 14,000 people so buy your tickets…… MORE
A Memorial Honoring The 22 Victims of Walmart Shooting in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (AP) – A memorial has been unveiled honoring the 22 people who were killed in an Aug. 3 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. The 30-foot tall golden obelisk called the “Grand Candela” was revealed to the public Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Walmart, which reopened recently…… MORE
Police Say a Newborn Found in a Restaurant Bathroom was Stillborn
IRVING, Texas (AP) – Police in suburban Dallas say investigators have determined that a newborn found dead inside of a trash can at an Applebee’s restaurant was stillborn. The infant was found inside of a bathroom on July 26, and Irving police said then they believed the mother had given birth inside the restroom. On…… MORE
Attorney General Ken Paxton Supports Nine-Month-Old Baby Tinslee Lewis in the Fight for Her Life
TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Attorney General Ken Paxton is supporting a nine-month-old baby in the fight for her life. Paxton filed an amicus brief to the Tarrant County District Court saying Cook Children’s decision to remove baby Tinslee Lewis from life support, against the family’s wishes, is unconstitutional because it violates her right to life and…… MORE
The Perfect Storm: Flu Ravages the Nation In Time for Holiday Travel
FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Flu is making an early appearance nationwide and across North Texas this year, in time for holiday travel to help spread the sometimes deadly virus. Chief Epidemiologist Russ Jones warns the flu has killed up to 90 thousand Americans in some years. Those with compromised immune systems (suffering from COPD,…… MORE
Microsoft Expands Operations in Las Colinas, New Tech Center Brings over 550 Jobs
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Microsoft expands it’s operations in North Texas, bringing over 550 jobs to the area. The Microsoft campus in Las Colinas opened in 2001 but with a $31 million investment, they were able to complete a campus expansion this week with the Microsoft Technology Center. Campus director Raamel Mitchell said the Las Colinas Campus…… MORE
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