Here is some reaction to the death of legendary oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, who died Wednesday at his Dallas home at age 91: “T. Boone Pickens became a household name across the country because he was bold, imaginative, and daring. He was successful — and more importantly, he generously shared his success with institutions and communities…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) ARLINGTON – The Arlington Police Department has expanded the department’s hate and bias crime reporting policy to include the reporting of hate incidents. This new policy follows the national best practice of promoting and protecting civil rights in communities by implementing one of the key recommendations from the national publication Action Agenda for Community Organizations…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) FORT WORTH – According to police, multiple people suffered minor injuries on Wednesday afternoon after a school bus crashed in Fort Worth. Police say the crash happened within the 6900 block of Sheridan Road; which is south of Altamesa Blvd and west of Interstate 35W. Reports state the bus may have been with the Everman…… MORE
SOUTHLAKE (WBAP/KLIF)- Southlake Police and the Tarrant County Human Trafficking Unit rescued a 15-year-old girl from Guatemala who police say was forced to work at a Southlake Restaurant. “She made an outcry to a 16 year old, who contacted police,” said David McClelland with the Tarrant County Sheriffs Office. McClelland says the teen was brought…… MORE
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – T. Boone Pickens, who amassed a fortune as an oil tycoon and corporate raider and gave much of it away as a philanthropist, has died. He was 91. Spokesman Jay Rosser confirmed Pickens’ death Wednesday to The Associated Press. Pickens made his first millions in oil, burnishing an image as a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping. State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. No single device, ingredient or additive…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano ISD is making changes to its stadium bag policy to better protect students and fans. According to the district, the are new policies are meant to to promote the safety and security of Plano ISD students and visitors by limiting the size and type of bags that spectators can bring in.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- One of the largest North Texas health care providers takes action to fight the nation-wide opioid crisis. Medical City Healthcare’s efforts to reduce the opioid crisis have paid off with a 21% decrease in opioid prescriptions in North Texas. They’ve developed a three-pronged approach to tackle this issue. With the first phase, Physicians…… MORE
DFW (WBAP/KLIF News) – In conjunction with the numerous ceremonies across North Texas honoring the almost 3,000 people who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the 18th anniversary, the Communities Foundation of Texas is celebrating its annual Freedom Day. Sejal Desai with CFT said volunteers will spend Wednesday working various service projects across…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to “never forget” and rising attention to the terror attacks’ extended toll on responders. A crowd of victims’ relatives is expected at ground zero Wednesday. President Donald Trump is scheduled to join an observance at the Pentagon. pic.twitter.com/WqBj8iMQhx — Donald J. Trump…… MORE
