FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- U.S. Senator John Cornyn announces a $200 million federal grant that helps fund Trinity Metro’s TEXRail commuter rail system that opened in January. The 27-mile commuter rail takes passengers to and from downtown Fort Worth to DFW airport. “The TexRail project is a tremendous economic benefit for the entire region,” said Frank…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- Arlington City Manager reviews a formal complaint alleging police Chief will Johnson used a racial slur during a manger’s meeting. Arlington City manager Trey Yelverton sent a letter to Chief Johnson saying the context the ‘N’ word was used was to urge staff regarding hate crime investigations. Yelverton says the reflection of the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The new Executive Director of Fair Park is addressing challenges the park is facing amid an effort to revitalize it. ‘Fair Park First’ announced, earlier this summer, Brian Luallen as Executive Director of the nonprofit devoted to restoring, revitalizing, and renewing the National Historic Landmark. “The board of Fair Park First is…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The apartment complex condemned following a crane collapse last month now has clearance to remove the crane from the building. Officials with OSHA said Thursday the investigation into the collapse that left one woman dead, and more than 500 residents displaced, has reached a point where the crane can be removed. “OSHA…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s the end of an era in Plano. Residents will say goodbye to the iconic Collin Creek Mall at a party Friday night before it’s closed and demolished to create space for a new $1 billion mixed-use development. The City of Plano’s Peter Braster said the event is way for citizens of…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House says it didn’t know that an altered presidential seal featuring a two-headed eagle clutching golf clubs would be displayed at a speech by President Donald Trump this week. Spokesman Judd Deere says officials “never saw the seal” before it was projected on a screen behind Trump as he was…… MORE
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Grand Prairie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Grand Prairie police are asking for help trying in identifying three alleged thieves who they say pistol whipped a man during a meet-up to sell his laptop. Using the ‘LetGo’ app, the seller arranged to meet the potential buyers at a tom thumb store. Chelsea Kretz with Grand Prairie Police…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) Starting Sunday, Trinity Metro TEXRail, the commuter rail line between Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will start operating more trains. TEXRail will begin offering 10 hours of 30-minute frequency during peak hours, seven days a week. This increases the number of daily trips from 48 to 73. Bob Baulsir,…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas area and Denver have been identified as the two finalists to become the new home for the $150 million National Medal of Honor Museum. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is expected to make a final decision by October. The museum currently is located aboard the USS Yorktown…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Medical professionals in the U.S. are assuring Americans that they’re “prepared,” following recent news of an Ebola outbreak overseas. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being recognized by the The World Health Organization as a “public health emergency of international concern.” Dr. Nathaniel Smith, President Elect of the Association…… MORE
