FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Humane Society of North Texas is temporarily closing all of its shelters after some dogs that had been housed at the shelters tested positive for distemper. The illness is highly contagious and potentially fatal and impacts the upper respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems in dogs. In a statement on…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Roanoke, Texas, resident Wally Funk is ready to claim a first in world history that she hoped to have achieved nearly sixty years ago. She’s about to become the first octogenarian and the oldest person in history to rocket into space. Sixty years ago she was one of the first women…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF)- With Covid-19 cases continuing to drop in North Texas, cities have planned Fourth of July holiday events for the whole family to enjoy. Here’s are some Independence Day Events Scheduled: Addison: Addison will be holding its Addison Kaboom Town! event on Saturday, July 3 at Addison Circle Park from 5:00 p.m.—12:00 a.m. This will…… MORE
DOVER, Del. (AP) – The Boy Scouts of America have reached an $850 million agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the organization’s bankruptcy case. The settlement would mark one of the largest sums in U.S. history involving cases of sexual…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Authorities say an Army soldier who shot and killed an armed protester after driving into a crowd rioting against police violence in the Texas capital last summer has been indicted on a murder charge. An attorney for Sergeant Daniel Perry expressed disappointment in the indictment, Thursday, but expressed confidence that Perry would be acquitted. …… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Republicans believe there’s a simple solution to protecting Texans from dangers associated with the border crisis…reinstate former President Trump’s border policies. The GOP continues to criticize the Biden administration’s lack of order and protection at the U.S. southern border. Senator Ted Cruz condemned the president’s border policies and puts the blame of the crisis…… MORE
ADDISON (WBAP/KLIF) – Kaboom Town in Addison is inviting spectators back to Addison Circle after holding a virtual show last year amid COVID concerns. The fireworks show has been held in Addison for more than three decades and has been recognized as one of the best in the country. Addison Circle Park will be open…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Pre-registration for Tarrant County’s annual Back to School Roundup is now open. Families must preregister for school supplies online. School supplies will be distributed at the Back to School Roundup Aug. 6 at the Tarrant County College South Campus, 5301 Campus Drive. Preregistered families will receive an email confirmation admitting them into…… MORE
Update Friday 4:55pm: Ennis Police have found a baby subject to an Amber Alert issued Thursday. WFAA-TV reporting police found the 7 month old boy and his biological mother is in custody. The boy was found dafe. Original Story: ENNIS (WBAP/KLIF) – An Amber Alert has been issued for 7 month old Miguel David…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas foundation is working to restore vibrancy to downtown as the city moves out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Downtown Dallas, Inc. on Thursday announced the launch of its Public Safety Summer Operations Plan to address quality of life and public safety challenges as hundreds of thousands of workers and tourists continue…… MORE
