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Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in South Dallas’ Mill City Neighborhood

Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground in South Dallas’ Mill City Neighborhood

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Mill City neighborhood in South Dallas is in the midst of redevelopment. The “Good Urban Development” project is bringing 50 single-family homes to the area. The group, which is a joint venture between nonprofit Urban Specialists and renowned developer Matthews Southwest, broke ground on Monday. It’s an answer to…MORE

Granbury City Council Candidate Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Granbury City Council Candidate Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

GRANBURY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – On the eve of election day, authorities arrested a candidate for Granbury’s City Council this week on two felony charges of child pornography on Monday. 44-year-old Brad Benson, the Deputy Fire Marshal, longtime member of the Granbury Volunteer Fire Department, and small business owner, is a candidate for Place 4…MORE

Constitutional Amendment Election Results

Constitutional Amendment Election Results

(WBAP/KLIF) – To view live election results as received from the Texas Secretary of State’s Office, click on the link below: https://tinyurl.com/2ma3pb9c Here’s a breakdown of the 14 Constitutional Amendment Proposals: Proposition 1: HJR 126 The proposition would add a new section to Article 1 to establish a right to farming, ranching, timber productions, horticulture…MORE

7 People Injured in Shooting Near Prairie View A&M University

7 People Injured in Shooting Near Prairie View A&M University

WALLER COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Authorities are investigating a shooting at a trail ride event celebrating Prairie View A & M University’s homecoming which left at least seven people injured around 10 p.m. on Sunday. According to a Facebook post by the Waller County Sheriff’s Office, the large gathering at FM 362 and Cameron…MORE

Americans Urged to Leave Lebanon

Americans Urged to Leave Lebanon

(WBAP/KLIF) — The US Embassy in Lebanon is urging Americans to evacuate the country due to increasing danger of the Israel-Hamas conflict spilling over. “The State Department recommends that U.S. citizens in Lebanon leave now, while commercial flights remain available, due to the unpredictable security situation,” the embassy said in a security alert. Hezbollah leader…MORE

Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate the Texas Rangers

Hundreds of Thousands Celebrate the Texas Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager took the stage to thunderous chants of “M-V-P!, M-V-P!” as the Texas Rangers celebrated the franchise’s first World Series championship Friday. “Really this was truly special, we appreciate all of your support,” Seager, the second-time World Series MVP, said during the ceremony following a two-hour parade along a 2-mile…MORE

Some North Texas School District Cancel Classes For Texas Rangers World Series Parade

Some North Texas School District Cancel Classes For Texas Rangers World Series Parade

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Several North Texas school districts canceled classes on Friday to allow students and staff to attend a celebratory parade in Arlington’s entertainment district in honor of the Texas Rangers first-ever world series win. Arlington, Mansfield, Everman, Grand Prairie, Crowley, Kennedale and Irving ISDs are all closed. Arlington ISD will play…MORE