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Dallas To Pay $8.5 Million Damages For Ransomware Attack

Dallas To Pay $8.5 Million Damages For Ransomware Attack

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas City Council has approved the payment of $8.5 million in damages to the victims of a ransomware attack on the city’s computer network. The attackers got into the system more than three months ago. The city confirmed in mid-June that the attackers obtained access to the personal data of at…MORE

Fastest Growing Major City in the Nation Releases 2024 Budget

Fastest Growing Major City in the Nation Releases 2024 Budget

(WBAP/KLIF) — A budget increase is coming for the fastest growing major city in the nation. The City of Fort Worth’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2024 is 12% higher than 2023 and falls just under $2.6 billion. The city’s Reyna Telles says the budget includes an increase of 294 employees, $1 million towards homeless…MORE

Cook Children’s & Fort Worth Aim to Reduce Gun Deaths

Cook Children’s & Fort Worth Aim to Reduce Gun Deaths

(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

Tax-Free Holiday for School Supplies Is This Weekend

Tax-Free Holiday for School Supplies Is This Weekend

(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

Excessive Heat Warning Issued by NWS

Excessive Heat Warning Issued by NWS

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

Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced

Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced

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

15-Year-Old Fatally Hit By Car Near Roach Middle School in Frisco

15-Year-Old Fatally Hit By Car Near Roach Middle School in Frisco

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

EPA Urging Residents to Avoid Duck Creek in the Aftermath of Sherwin-Williams Plant Fire

EPA Urging Residents to Avoid Duck Creek in the Aftermath of Sherwin-Williams Plant Fire

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

Southwest Airlines Sanctioned by Federal Judge

Southwest Airlines Sanctioned by Federal Judge

(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