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One Year Later, Fairway Drive over Grapevine Lake Dam Set to Open

One Year Later, Fairway Drive over Grapevine Lake Dam Set to Open

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers say that Fairway Drive across the Grapevine Lake Dam is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. Drivers going from the Grapevine/Flowermound border to Highway 26 will soon have a shorter commute.  “There’s a lot of people that use that road to get to one…MORE

House Votes to Hold Trump Officials in Contempt

House Votes to Hold Trump Officials in Contempt

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Democratic-controlled House has voted to hold two top Trump administration officials in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas related to a decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The House voted, 230-198, on Wednesday to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross…MORE

LISTEN: Men Thought to be ICE Agents Threatened in West Dallas

LISTEN: Men Thought to be ICE Agents Threatened in West Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A video making the rounds on social media shows two people in Dallas confronting who they thought were agents with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.​ The post comes after President Trump said an ICE operation would target 2,000 immigrants in as many as 10 cities across the United States. The video shows a man and…MORE

Pentagon says 2,100 more Troops Going to US-Mexico Border

Pentagon says 2,100 more Troops Going to US-Mexico Border

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Pentagon says an additional 2,100 troops will be sent to the U.S.-Mexican border to help with security. Among them are 1,100 active-duty troops who will perform a variety of missions, including aerial surveillance and logistical and administrative support. The Pentagon says the new acting defense secretary, Richard V. Spencer, approved the…MORE

Daughter of Former Dallas City Councilwoman Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash Dies

Daughter of Former Dallas City Councilwoman Killed in Suspected Drunk Driving Crash Dies

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The daughter of the former Dallas City Councilwoman killed in a suspected drunk driving crash Monday died Wednesday. According to the Dallas Police Department, 27-year-old Melissa Davis-Nunn passed away from injuries sustained in the crash after being hospitalized Monday night. According to Police, Carolyn Davis’ car was hit head-on by a suspected…MORE

AAA Texas Hiring Over a Dozen Full-Time Employees

AAA Texas Hiring Over a Dozen Full-Time Employees

COPPELL (WBAP/KLIF)-  AAA Texas is looking for more full time employees. They’re hosting a hiring event from 3p to 6p Wednesday July 17th at AAA’s Regional Administrative Offices in Coppell. Daniel Armbruster with AAA said they are hiring well over a dozen full-time employees to meet the demand for DFW’s growing membership numbers. “AAA Texas…MORE

Likelihood of Hot Car Deaths Rising with Summer Temperatures

Likelihood of Hot Car Deaths Rising with Summer Temperatures

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars are increasing with North Texas summer temperatures. Research from KidsandCars.org shows that 20 children in the U.S. have died in hot cars since April; four of them in Texas. Medstar President, Matt Zavadsky, said Wednesday that in many cases stress or fatigue…MORE

Three Rescued from Lake Ray Hubbard

Three Rescued from Lake Ray Hubbard

(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Fire and Rescue had to save a man and two children from Lake Ray Hubbard. The three had their boat sink Wednesday morning. All were wearing life vest and were found hanging on to a tree just north of State Highway 66. No injuries have been reported.MORE

Mineral Wells Drops Measure to be “Sanctuary City for Unborn”

Mineral Wells Drops Measure to be “Sanctuary City for Unborn”

MINERAL WELLS, Texas (AP) – The Mineral Wells City Council voted to not move forward with an ordinance that would prevent providers from performing abortions. The council voted 5-2 Monday night against the ordinance that was put forward by Mineral Wells Mayor Christopher Perricone. Perricone said he wanted to make his town a “sanctuary city…MORE