(WBAP/KLIF) — The leading cause of death among children in trauma centers across the nation is due to firearms. In fact, Cook Children’s has treated 29 patients for gunshot wounds in 2023, two of which have died. That has prompted the children’s care provider to participate in Gun Safety Awareness Month with their Aim for…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — With inflation woes hitting families across the nation, saving every little bit helps make ends meet. That’s why many will be taking advantage of the state’s tax-free holiday this Friday through Sunday. The Texas Comptroller’s Office will not charge any sales tax on certain school supplies priced under $100, this weekend only. From…… MORE
FT. WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The National Weather Service in Ft. Worth has extended the Excessive Heat Warning through 8 pm Thursday evening. People in the impacted areas are instructed to drink plenty of water, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun when possible and check on relatives and neighbors. The target area includes…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has announced the 10 finalist for the Big Tex Choice Awards.On August 27th three winners will be crowned in the categories of: Best Taste-Savory, Best Taste-Sweet and Most Creative. The finalists in the Savory Category include Deep Fried Cheesy Crab Tater Bites, Deep Fried Pho, Loaded Fries…… MORE
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – McKinney Police said 15-year-old Landon Bourque was fatally hit near Roach Middle School in Frisco ISD. It happened just before 5:30 Wednesday morning as the teen was riding his bicycle in a marked school crossing at Independence Parkway and George Washington Drive. The driver stopped and rendered aid but the…… MORE
GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents in Garland to avoid fishing in certain creeks because of contaminated runoff from the fire at the Sherwin-Williams plant on Monday. The City of Garland said the foam retardant from the Sherwin-Williams’ suppression system entered the sewers and surrounding creeks. Officials said while…… MORE
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(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines received a blistering 29-page court order, Monday. A federal judge has levied sanctions on Southwest Airlines for disregarding his order following a lawsuit won by one of its flight attendants. The most recent ruling stems from the case of flight attendant Charlene Carter, who was fired for criticizing a union boss…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature’s passage of HB 3 is aimed at increasing protection and safety of the state’s school children. Grapevine-Colleyvilld ISD is the latest school district to partner with local police departments to station an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) at every campus. The GCISD Board of Trustees approved interlocal agreements with both…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Irving’s longest-serving police chief, who died Sunday at the age of 91. Benny Newman passed away with family and loved ones surrounding him after a life that impacted many in North Texas. Robert Reeves with Irving Police Department says Newman had a special love…… MORE
