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Donations Being Accepted for Family of Fallen Arlington Police Officer

Donations Being Accepted for Family of Fallen Arlington Police Officer

TARRANT COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – The non-profit, Tarrant County Blue is raising money for the family of fallen Arlington Police officer Darrin McMichael, who was killed In the Line of Duty this week. The organization was started in 2004 and has raised over $500,000 for the families of fallen officers in Tarrant County. Tarrant County…MORE

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Switches to the Republican Party

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Switches to the Republican Party

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, said he’s switched parties. In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Johnson said that he’s changing his party affiliation to Republican. Johnson served in the Texas Legislature for nine years before he was elected mayor in 2019. Johnson wrote, “Next spring, I will…MORE

September is National Recovery-Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

September is National Recovery-Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts is urged to call the 24/7 Suicide Crisis Line at 988 or text “HELLO” to 741741. Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Health and recovery treatment experts say that it is not uncommon for mental health disorders and substance use disorders to happen simultaneously; and, that it is important and necessary to highlight awareness…MORE

Strikes Against Automakers Spread to 38 Locations in 20 States, Stellantis and GM Targets Include 2 North Texas Plants

Strikes Against Automakers Spread to 38 Locations in 20 States, Stellantis and GM Targets Include 2 North Texas Plants

The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis facilities in 20 states. The UAW on Friday targeted distribution centers, not production plants. That includes workers at the Stellantis Dallas Parts Distribution Center in Carrollton and the…MORE

Unseasonably Warm Steamy Weather this Weekend with Scattered Storms; Some Severe

Unseasonably Warm Steamy Weather this Weekend with Scattered Storms; Some Severe

Scattered to numerous, showers and storms will develop across eastern North Texas this morning, then linger across the far eastern areas this afternoon. A few storms could be strong to severe, as well as contain locally heavy rainfall that may produce localized minor flooding.  Dallas- Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas is in store for more…MORE

Cowboys Cornerback Trevon Diggs Could be Out for the Season

Cowboys Cornerback Trevon Diggs Could be Out for the Season

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a knee injury during practice Thursday afternoon. Diggs was spotted leaving practice early on crutches and according to the team is having the knee evaluated. According to dallascowboys.com Diggs is expected to pop up on Thursday’s practice report as limited, but evaluations following his MRI and official diagnosis will…MORE

It’s the 15th Annual North Texas Giving Day

It’s the 15th Annual North Texas Giving Day

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It’s the 15th annual North Texas Giving Day and the fundraiser is off to a good start. The event opened Thursday at 6 a.m. with more than $20 million raised during early giving, which began September 1. Donors can go to the North Texas Giving Day website and get…MORE