GRAND PRAIRIE (KLIF/WBAP) — Grand Prairie’s IKEA is now open for business. Crews opened the doors at the store, on State Highway 161 and Mayfield Road, at 9 a.m. Wednesday. But that’s not when shoppers first arrived, though. Several people started camping out at the store on Monday, because the first 47 people in line were given a $379…… MORE
DALLAS (KLIF/WBAP) — A new smartphone app claims to take away a user’s “cravings” for social media… while being anything but social. It’s called “Binky,” not unlike the nickname some parents give a pacifier. It’s a series of pictures, in no particular order, organized to look like an Instagram feed. Users can like, comment or…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Three companies based in North Texas are in the top 100 places to work in the country for 2018. That’s according to Glassdoor, which compiles the list annually. They ask employees of major companies to fill out a survey, then base the list off responses. Employees are asked about things such as if…… MORE
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Exxon Mobil says it plans to open at least eight gas stations in north-central Mexico in 2018, with hopes of having as many as 50 Mobil-brand stations operating by the end of the first quarter. The Irving based oil and gas giant announced an alliance Wednesday with Mexico’s Grupo Orsan to…… MORE
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — After 12 games a year ago, Dak Prescott had the Dallas Cowboys on a franchise-record winning streak, cruising toward the playoffs. In the star quarterback’s second season, the postseason essentially started with five games to go, thanks to some early-season struggles and the three-game skid when star running back Ezekiel Elliott…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Officials say this year’s flu vaccine may not be as effective as they once hoped. That… and a lesson in timekeeping…. in your Wednesday KLIF Hanger… Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2017… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Recently, a man in South Carolina found out what the phrase, “Help yourself” means, when he arrived at a Waffle House to find the late night staff asleep. Dave and Amy discussed it in your Monday KLIF Hanger… Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP, Copyright © 2017 … MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) Did you get your flu shot yet? If so, experts say it may only be about 10% effective this year because it looks like the virus has mutated. Usually, the vaccine is anywhere between 40 and 60 percent effective. The flu season could also be particularly bad this year based on the outbreak…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — The Holiday Season is finally upon us. So, where can you put on your best Ugly Christmas Sweater and find some Christmas Cheer? Tiney Ricciardi with Guidelive.com stopped by The Morning Drive with her list of #Fun Places and Events on Thursday. For a complete look at what’s happening in North Texas,…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A federal judge has denied a request by country singer Randy Travis to stop the state of Texas from releasing footage of him naked and ranting during a 2012 DUI arrest. The ruling on a request for an injunction issued Thursday paves the way for the Texas Department of Public Safety…… MORE
