NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Nonprofits across the Metroplex are hopeful on this year’s for North Texas Giving Day. Today’s event allows citizens to find a charity of their choice on one website and donate desperately needed funds each year. The Community Foundation of Texas created North Texas Giving Day 16 years ago and…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Arlington police arrested the suspect connected to a hit-and-run that killed a North Texas Marine on her way to drills on June 23. Investigators believe 26-year-old Josue Rodriguez was the driver of a 1975 Chevy Cheyenne pickup truck that hit 21-year-old Areauna Laws along I-20 near Matlock Road. Laws was…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Tensions were high at the Fort Worth ISD board meeting this week to discuss the performance of Superintendent Doctor Angelica Ramsey. The board met behind closed doors with attorneys Tuesday night after hearing from parents and teachers about students performance under Doctor Ramsey’s leadership. She sat silently as she…… MORE
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Some North Texans may have felt the ground shaking Monday night. That’s because the U.S. Geological Survey said a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ackerly, about one hour north of Midland around 7:49. Residents in Midland, Lubbock, Dallas and San Antonio reported feeling some tremors. An “X”, formerly known…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was due in court Tuesday on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges that accuse him of hitting and abusing women for over a decade and presiding over an empire of sexual crimes. The music mogul “engaged in a persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse toward women and other…… MORE
DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Officials say a massive pipeline fire that has burned for hours near Houston began after vehicle struck an above-ground valve after driving through a fence. Officials in Deer Park said Monday that police and local FBI agents have found no evidence of “terroristic activity.” They said it also appears to…… MORE
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing says it’s considering temporary layoffs to save cash during the strike by machinists. The company told employees Monday that it will freeze hiring, reduce travel and reduce spending on suppliers. Chief Financial Officer Brian West says the company is also considering “the difficult step of temporary furloughs for many employees, managers…… MORE
(AP) – Tik-Tok faced off with the U.S. government in federal court on Monday, arguing a law that could ban the platform in a few short months was unconstitutional. But the Justice Department said during the hearing the measure is needed to eliminate a national security risk posed by the popular social media company. Attorneys…… MORE
(AP) – Red Lobster, known for its affordable seafood and cheddary biscuits, has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved the casual seafood chain’s reorganization plan earlier this month, which included a lender group led by asset manager Fortress Investment Group acquiring the business. Red Lobster is now an independent, privately-held company…… MORE
WEATHERFORD (WBAP/KLIF News ) – There will be extra security at some Weatherford ISD schools this week after chaos ensued at Weatherford High School’s homecoming dance over the weekend. The building was evacuated and police arrested a student Saturday night. In a Facebook post, Weatherford police said an off-duty officer working security arrested a 17-year-old…… MORE
