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Cornyn Wins Primary Race

Cornyn Wins Primary Race

TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn won his party’s Senate primary Tuesday, defeating his closest opponent by double digits. Following his win Cornyn told supporters “the stage has been set and this is a race not just between political parties, but a race for who we are as a state.” Cornyn’s democratic challenger will be…MORE

Bernie Sanders Seizes Super Tuesday’s Biggest Prize

Bernie Sanders Seizes Super Tuesday’s Biggest Prize

(WBAP/KLIF) —  Updated 10:25 pm WASHINGTON (AP) – Bernie Sanders has seized victory in Super Tuesday’s biggest prize, California, while a resurgent Joe Biden scored wins across the country with the backing of a diverse coalition. It came as the Democratic Party’s once-crowded presidential field transformed into a two-man contest. The two Democrats were battling…MORE

New Area Code to be Assigned to DFW Metroplex

New Area Code to be Assigned to DFW Metroplex

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) –  The Public Utility Commission of Texas has approved the adoption of an additional area code for the Dallas Fort Worth area, to accommodate continued population growth. It has been estimated that the remaining phone numbers starting with 214, 469 and 972 are on track to run out in the first three months…MORE

New Mixed-Use Development Affordable for Working Families Opening in Downtown Dallas

New Mixed-Use Development Affordable for Working Families Opening in Downtown Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- City of Dallas officials, Matthews Southwest, City of Dallas Housing Finance Corporation and Volunteers of America broke ground on a new mixed-use development called The Galbraith on 2400 Bryan Street that secures 111 new affordable housing units in Dallas. “2400 Bryan Street represents a collaborative effort across City departments, lenders, and equity investors to…MORE

Dallas County Commissioners Discuss Current State of Coronavirus

Dallas County Commissioners Discuss Current State of Coronavirus

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Dallas County Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss the current state of the Coronavirus in Texas. Dr. Philip Huang with Dallas County Health and Human Services says its no time to panic. “Bottom line again we take it seriously we don’t have any cases it’s not a time to panic but it is…MORE

Apple Agrees To Pay Out $500M To Phone Users

Apple Agrees To Pay Out $500M To Phone Users

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — iPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries. Apple and lawyers representing iPhone consumers agreed to a deal stemming from Apple’s admission that it was slowing down phone performance in…MORE

U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to Offset Coronavirus Impact

U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate to Offset Coronavirus Impact

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by a half-percentage point in its first emergency rate cut since the Great Recession in response to the spreading Coronavirus. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the coronavirus “poses evolving risks to economic activity.” In a statement, the Fed said in part: “The Committee…MORE

7 Killed in Violent Twisters That Ripped Across Tennessee; More Casualties Expected

7 Killed in Violent Twisters That Ripped Across Tennessee; More Casualties Expected

UPDATED: 9:49AM  3/3/2020 Tennessee (WBAP/KLIF) – The death toll has climbed dramatically in the wake of powerful tornadoes that ripped through Tennessee overnight.  The devastating tornado killed at least 19 people. “There’s a really good possibility that there may be more,” Governor Bill Lee said at a press conference. “It’s early yet. A number of people are…MORE

Trump Lobs Fresh Barbs at Dems, Aims to Rally GOP Faithful

Trump Lobs Fresh Barbs at Dems, Aims to Rally GOP Faithful

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – President Donald Trump is lobbing fresh criticism at the Democratic presidential field as he makes an appearance in North Carolina to rev up his supporters on the eve of Super Tuesday’s big round of primaries. Democrats in 14 states – including North Carolina – and one territory and voters abroad will…MORE