DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Five of Dallas’ most recent mayors were all in one place Friday at the Dallas Friday Group’s 40th Anniversary Luncheon. Mayor Mike Rawlings, and former Dallas Mayors Tom Leppert, Laura Miller, Ron Kirk and Steve Bartlett answered questions about what they contributed as mayor. Laura Miller talked about her efforts with the Cowboys Stadium.…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Air Show is canceled for Oct 13th because of severe weather but is expected to be open Oct 14th if there’s no lightning. Air show coordinator Randy Pruett said they will be updating schedule changes on social media. Air show staff said Saturday’s pre-purchased parking pass will be redeemed for…… MORE
Houston, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Texas gun range has banned two men for life after one pointed a pistol at his friend’s head while taking a selfie. Kyle Harrison, Manager of Top Gun Range in Houston praised an employee who took action. He says it was scary thing to watch, but his safety officer handled the…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – There was a familiar face in the group of people in the Oval Office yesterday with President Trump and Kanye West. Justin Moore, the attorney who represents Payton Summons in a fight to keep her on life support was on hand. His visit was not related to the Summons case. Shoutout to…… MORE
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Funding is in place for a 64-mile hike and bike trail connecting Fort Worth to Dallas. David Creek with the City of Fort Worth calls it “a milestone,” telling the Star-telegram, “In a few years you’ll be able to go all the way from Highway 377 in Benbrook to Dallas.” Already…… MORE
Grand Prairie (WBAP/KLIF) – Testimony will continue today in the capital murder trial of a man accused of beating to death the four-year-old daughter of his girlfriend two years ago. Charles Phifer is accused of beating Leiliana Wright with a belt and bamboo stick. Her mother, Jeri Quezada, testified yesterday that the day Leiliana died,…… MORE
Dallas, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price is encouraging his constituents to vote by mailing out an ad that compares President Trump to Hitler. The mailout includes a picture of both with an equal sign in between them, along with a list of comparisons, including using racism to rise to power and…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – With Hurricane Michael hitting landfall, workers at Red Cross of North Texas go to Florida to help those affected. Renee Felton with Red Cross said these volunteers will work in shelters, provide emergency supplies, provide health care and distribute food. Right now, 10 workers have been assigned to help with disaster relief and…… MORE
PANAMA CITY, Florida (AP) – The Latest on Hurricane Michael (all times Eastern): 9:15 a.m. Florida Gov. Rick Scott says the impact of Hurricane Michael will be “horrible,” the worst storm to hit the Panhandle in a century. Scott said Wednesday he’s “scared to death” that people in places such as St. George Island along…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Activists want Dallas County DA Faith Johnson to withdraw a motion to try a group of teens as adults in connection with an alleged July 22nd crime spree. Six teens are accused of car theft and robbing several different people in Oak Cliff, including one couple at gunpoint. Garrett and Caroline Scharton were…… MORE
