DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to The Insurance Council of Texas tornadoes that ripped through north Texas Sunday night caused over 2 billion dollars in damage, making this the costliest tornado event in state history. The council’s Mark Hanna says “one of the many reasons is because of the number of high-end homes destroyed.” The only…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa thanks the community for their support, teachers for their dedication and students for their patience following Sunday night’s tornadoes that destroyed three schools and left many without power. Students at Thomas Jefferson High School has been relocated to Thomas Edison High School for the remainder of the school…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As clean up and repair efforts continue in North Texas days after an EF-3 tornado ripped through parts of Dallas, a Texas-based grocery chain is doing its part to help those in need. Central Market/H-E-B’s Mobile Kitchen arrived in Dallas Wednesday and will be ready to feed residents, first responders and…… MORE
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Cleanup efforts continue across the Dallas area following Sunday’s string of tornadoes that ravaged local homes and businesses. 9 tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down Sunday, including an EF-3 storm in Dallas and Richardson. About 15 employees from Lowes made their way around the devastated Richland Meadows nerighborhood in Richardson Wednesday…… MORE
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The mayor of McKinney chimes in on recent actions by a controversial city councilman. Mayor George Fuller told our newsroom that Councilman La’Shadion Shemwell’s attempt to get council to adopt a proclamation calling for a ‘Black State of Emergency went too far. Shemwell’s actions came on the heels of a Fort…… MORE
Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – As U-A-W workers nationwide continue to vote on a tentative deal reached with general motors, Local 276 in Arlington begins voting early tomorrow morning. Shop chairman Kenneth Hines feels good about the tentative deal: “It’s a solid deal … I feel they addressed the issues that was presented before them. Forever…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – The funeral has been rescheduled for a woman shot and killed in her home by a Fort Worth police officer. The service for Atatiana Jefferson is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday at Concord Church in Dallas. That’s after a settlement was reached Monday between members of Jefferson’s family. Jefferson’s father had obtained…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas police have arrested a second suspect in the investigation of last month’s fatal shooting of ex-NBA and Texas Tech star Andre Emmett. Dallas County jail records show 29-year-old Michael Lucky was being held Tuesday on a capital murder charge. Online records didn’t immediately list an attorney representing Lucky, who surrendered Monday.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Dallas has completed its initial assessment of Sunday’s tornado damage. Nearly 900 homes or structures took some kind of hit, with 104 of those declared a total loss. Public Works is continuing 24-hour operations in the clean-up, including tree and debris removal. Thirteen city facilities were damaged; Fire Station 35…… MORE
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