DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas said on Monday that its network is more than 90% restored after a ransomware attack last month. The city released a statement saying it greatly appreciates the public’s support and patience as officials continue to investigate and address the cybersecurity incident that occurred on May 3. “Our staff…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – More Texas business and consumer organizations are joining a letter to state leadership supporting Governor Greg Abbott’s call for property tax relief through compression during the current special session of the Texas Legislature. With Monday’s addition, a total of 40 organizations and associations across the state of Texas have expressed support for Governor Abbott’s…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Food Bank is hosting an inaugural Kids Camp aimed at food insecurity this summer. According to NTFB organizers, Kids Camp is a day camp for children ages 8 – 11. The day camp is meant to empower young people to understand and fight hunger in their neighborhood. The camp…… MORE
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A Lancaster woman is urging her neighbors to be careful after an encounter with the potentially deadly poisonous hemlock plant sent her to the hospital. In a Facebook post on Lancaster, TX Talks late last month, Kenzie Kizer said the incident was sparked by a letter from the city ordering…… MORE
Itasca, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Itasca ISD School Board voted [Monday] to suspend Superintendent Michael Stephens following his arrest last week in connection with a months long undercover online child sex sting. Itasca ISD’s Keith Boles will assume the role beginning tomorrow. He previously served as interim superintendent. The 47-year old Stephens was arrested Thursday…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – A judge in New York has ruled three women who claim Cuba Gooding Jr. sexually abused them may testify at a federal civil trial against him. Judge Paul A. Crotty says the allegations by the women were relevant to a rape case against Gooding. His legal team has said Gooding had…… MORE
A few strong storms could have gusty winds and small hail. Localized heavy rain may also lead to minor flooding issues. Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Monday Night A 20…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Plano Police Department arrested 8 people this month in connection to a recent string of ATM theft in the metroplex. According to Plano PD, on June 1, at approximately 6:00 a.m., investigators and SWAT Officers arrested eight suspects accused of actively burglarizing an ATM machine at a 7-Eleven convenience store in…… MORE
Washington (AP) — With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt. The White House announced the signing, done in private at the White House, in an emailed statement in which Biden thanked congressional leaders for…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Friday, accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Lake has served as PUC Chairman since he was first appointed in April 2021, overseeing the implementation of bipartisan reforms to the Texas electric grid following Winter Storm Uri. “Peter Lake…… MORE
