(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – On Saturday, the Dallas Mavericks acquired guard Quentin Grimes from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Tim Hardaway Junior, and three future second-round picks. During his time in Detroit, the 24-year-old Texas native appeared in six games, and averaged 5.3 points, 2.3 assists, and 19.2 minutes. Grimes will be…… MORE
FEMA Opens a Disaster Recovery Center in Dallas
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – On Saturday, FEMA opened up a new disaster recovery center in Dallas County to provide one-on-one help to Texans who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place over the past couple of months. At the disaster recovery center, homeowners can meet with representatives of FEMA and…… MORE
Texas Coast Braces for Potential Hit by Beryl, Which is Expected to Regain Hurricane Strength
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas officials are urging coastal residents to brace for a potential hit by Beryl as the storm is expected to regain hurricane strength. Beryl has moved back into the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where it is expected to strengthen after weakening to a tropical storm. The U.S. National Hurricane…… MORE
Hamas Clears the Way for a Possible Cease-fire in Gaza After Dropping Key Demand, Officials Say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — A Hamas official and an Egyptian official say Hamas has given initial approval for a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel commit up front to a complete end to the war. The apparent compromise by the militant group could deliver the…… MORE
Us Employers Added a Solid 206,000 Jobs in June in a Sign of Continued Economic Strength
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand continually high interest rates. Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a strong gain, reflecting the resilience of America’s consumer-driven…… MORE
Parent Company of Saks Fifth Avenue to Buy Neiman Marcus for $2.65 Billion
NEW YORK (AP) — The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus Group, which owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores, for $2.65 billion, with online behemoth Amazon holding a minority stake. The new entity would be called Saks Global, which will comprise the Saks Fifth…… MORE
Biden to ABC: Debate Performance was ‘Bad Episode’
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort Friday, said his disastrous debate performance last week was a “bad episode” and there were “no indications of any serious condition” in a highly anticipated ABC interview that was seen as a significant test on his fitness to run for office.…… MORE
Reports: Dallas Stars Part Ways with Bally Sports
DALLAS – There are reports that the Dallas Stars are parting ways with Bally Sports which, if true, leaves questions on how Dallas hockey will be broadcast to fans. Sportico is reporting that they are cutting ties with Diamond Sports Group citing a Bankruptcy Court filing from Diamond Sports which owns a majority of the…… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Friday Flashback 7-5-24
Clayton and Laura flashback to the 1960’s on KLIF to hear a cornbread commercial and a newscast surrounding Baptists closing businesses on Sundays.… MORE
U.S.; Panama Sign Deal to Stop Cartel and Migrants Use of the Darien Gap
By Kimberly James; WBAP and KLIF News, Dallas, Texas. WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The United States has signed a deal with the incoming Panamanian President Jose Raul Molino in new efforts to stop migrants from moving north toward the U.S. – Mexico border, before they reach Mexico. Half a million migrants passed through the dangerous…… MORE
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