DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Businesses and residents across the Dallas area are tallying up losses in the wake of Sunday’s string of tornadoes that ripped through the heart of Dallas and Richardson. The City of Richardson opened a Volunteer Coordination Center Thursday to connect volunteers with victims in need. “We have had a tremendous outpouring of…… MORE
0:25 — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joined Dave & Scott to talk about the state of the city following last weekend’s devastating tornadoes. They also had a little bit of fun learning what it’s like being a father as mayor. 7:30 — Is math racist? According to this headline, apparently so. Dave & Scott tell…… MORE
Kaufman County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Authorities in Kaufman County are looking for a woman who left a victim in a burning house during an alleged armed robbery The sheriff’s department says the incident left the 78-year old victim with serious injuries, according to Inforney.com. After being stabilized at Parkland Hospital, she reportedly told deputies that…… MORE
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
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 (WBAP/KLIF)- Volunteers with the North Texas Salvation Army are preparing warm meals outside of the Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church on Forest Lane to deliver to those affected by the tornado. Lieutenant Armando Acosta with the Salvation Army said they sent out scout units to find the areas with the biggest need and deliver food.…… MORE
Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – In the wake of the release of a secret recording showing the Texas House speaker in a negative light, Dennis Bonnen will not seek reelection. The Texas Tribune reports that as of today, over 30 House Republicans have either called for the speaker’s resignation or had stated they no longer supported him.…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Police say an officer seen on video carrying what appeared to be alcohol from a tornado ravaged liquor store, was trying to stop looting. The video was captured by a WFAA-TV news crew covering storm damage early Monday morning; it was recorded from the TV broadcast and shared by a Facebook…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Widespread damage from Northwest Dallas to Richardson after an EF-3 tornado touched down Sunday night packing 140 mile per hour maximum winds. The National Weather Service sent out crews to asses damage in Dallas and Van Zandt Counties. The NWS team confirmed an EF-1 Tornado with maximum winds of 100 mph touched down…… MORE
