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Dallas Leaders Working with Texas Delegation in Request for Federal Disaster Recovery Funds

Dallas Leaders Working with Texas Delegation in Request for Federal Disaster Recovery Funds

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas continues to work with the Texas delegation to ensure federal help in recovery from last month’s EF-3 tornado that ripped through high end businesses and neighborhoods. To qualify for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, which would bring federal recovery money, the city must prove $38.5 million in uninsured public…MORE

Arlington Police Need your Help Locating Deadly Hit and Run Suspect

Arlington Police Need your Help Locating Deadly Hit and Run Suspect

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)-  Arlington Police are investigating a deadly hit and run and need your help locating the driver.  Sergeant Michael Chitty says a woman who was walking along the shoulder of I-20 near Cooper Street was struck and killed at around 12:36 Wednesday morning. Chitty says officers were called to check on her after someone spotted…MORE

DFW Airport Expects to Welcome Record 2.5 Million Passengers During Thanksgiving Travel Period

DFW Airport Expects to Welcome Record 2.5 Million Passengers During Thanksgiving Travel Period

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- A record number of more than 2.5 million passengers is expected to travel at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday.  Between Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 and Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 — the traditional Thanksgiving holiday travel period — DFW will accommodate, on average, more than 208,000 passengers per day. While…MORE

MedStar Sponsoring Holiday Toy Drive for Fort Worth Shelter

MedStar Sponsoring Holiday Toy Drive for Fort Worth Shelter

FORT WORTH  (WBAP/KLIF News) – MedStar is asking North Texans to help brighten the holidays for children in need this year. The Tarrant County ambulance service is sponsoring a toy drive for the children of One Safe Place, a Fort Worth shelter for families dealing with domestic violence. MedStar is planning to fill its AMBUS…MORE

[VIDEO] A Parker County Couple Wants Their Baby Jesus Back

[VIDEO] A Parker County Couple Wants Their Baby Jesus Back

Parker County, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Parker county couple wants their baby Jesus back. It was stolen from Oliver and Pamela Washburn’s front yard hours after being displayed. The Washburns told WFAA that their home security camera was mounted right above the manger. They described the suspect as a woman in her early 20s wearing…MORE

To Be Happy In Dallas You Need To Make How Much?

To Be Happy In Dallas You Need To Make How Much?

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF)  How much money do you need to make to be happy living in Dallas.  According to a new study from Purdue University and GoBankingRates.com the magic number of $113,085 per year.  The study also found you need to make between $64,620 and $80,775 a year for your emotional well being. “That might be…MORE

Massive Explosion at a Texas Chemical Plant Blows Windows From Homes Miles Away

Massive Explosion at a Texas Chemical Plant Blows Windows From Homes Miles Away

UPDATED: 11/27/19  6:00AM Port Neches, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities in Port Neches,Texas, about 5 hours southeast of Dallas, now say 3 chemical plant workers sustained minor injuries after a massive explosion at the TCP facility.  The blast happened around 1AM and could be felt at least 7 miles away. At least 1000 homes were evacuated…MORE

Ft. Worth ISD Will Appeal Commissioner’s Ruling

Ft. Worth ISD Will Appeal Commissioner’s Ruling

FT. WORTH (WBAP/KIF) – The Fort Worth ISD says it will appeal the ruling made by the Texas Education Agency saying former teacher Georgia Clark should be reinstated. Clark gained national attention after going on social media to ask President Donald Trump to “remove the illegals” at her school. She was fired in September. Commissioner…MORE

Air Rage Incidents On The Rise

Air Rage Incidents On The Rise

DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Air travel is both convenient and at times challenging, whether it’s navigating super-long security lines or finding yourself on a plane grounded on the runway. It seems that the holiday’s can also exacerbate the problem resulting in air rage. Mark Mitchell, a 34 year veteran aviator, says if you encounter a disruptive passenger…MORE

House Judiciary Committee Sets December 4th Impeachment Hearing

House Judiciary Committee Sets December 4th Impeachment Hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House Judiciary Committee is set to take over the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump next week, scheduling a Dec. 4 hearing on the question of “high crimes and misdemeanors” set out in the Constitution. The hearing will feature legal experts who will examine the constitutional grounds for impeachment, according to…MORE