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Texas Boosts Security in Jewish, Israeli Communities

Texas Boosts Security in Jewish, Israeli Communities

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott strongly condemned this weekend’s acts of war against the State of Israel and innocent civilians by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas, on Monday, and vowed comprehensive public safety measures for Israeli and Jewish locations across Texas. The Governor also announced over $4 million of additional funding from the…MORE

Americans Killed in Attacks on Israel

Americans Killed in Attacks on Israel

(WBAP/KLIF) – Preliminary reports indicated that at least four American citizens were killed in the attacks against Israel and an additional seven were missing and unaccounted for, according to a U.S. official. A spokesperson for the State Department later confirmed on Monday that at least 9 Americans are included in the death toll. According to…MORE

Fort Worth Police: Deadly Wrong-Way Crash Shuts Down EB I-20 Near Hulen Mall

Fort Worth Police: Deadly Wrong-Way Crash Shuts Down EB I-20 Near Hulen Mall

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A deadly wrong-way crash has all lanes of traffic blocked along eastbound I-20 near Hulen Mall in Fort Worth. Fort Worth police said they were called to the scene around 3 a.m. Monday. Two people were declared dead at the scene and one person was taken to a nearby…MORE

Israeli and Palestinian Supporters Rally in Dallas

Israeli and Palestinian Supporters Rally in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Israeli and Palestinian supporters rallied across the United States over the weekend as war broke out following a deadly attack by Hamas, and retaliation from Israel. Chants of free Palestine were heard at events from New York to Chicago, and San Diego to Dallas. The Dallas Palestine Coalition and other local groups…MORE

Rangers Defeat The Orioles 3-2

Rangers Defeat The Orioles 3-2

BALTIMORE – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Rangers beat the Orioles 3 to 2 in game one of the American League Division Championship. Texas took the lead by scoring two runs in the top of the fourth. Baltimore then got one run at the bottom of the fourth, which brought the score 2 to 1. Then both…MORE

OU Defeats UT At The Red River Showdown

OU Defeats UT At The Red River Showdown

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Sooner’s defeated the Longhorns at the annual Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park. Near the end of the fourth quarter, the game was tied 27 to 27. The longhorns then scored a field goal putting them in the lead 30 to 27. However the longhorns didn’t…MORE

One Lucky Texan Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

One Lucky Texan Wins Mega Millions Jackpot

(WBAP/KLIF) — While many are hoping for Saturday night’s drawing for the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot, one lucky Texan has already won the $360-million Mega Millions jackpot. The winner bought the ticket at a Stripes on Sherwood Bay in San Angelo, according to the Texas Lottery. The Powerball jackpot is the fifth-largest lottery prize in…MORE

Israel Declares War After Vicious Attack by Palestinians on Israeli Citizens

Israel Declares War After Vicious Attack by Palestinians on Israeli Citizens

UPDATE 4:45 PM – The Washington Post reports a spokesman for Hamas tells the BBC it received direct support from Iran to carry out the multi pronged attacks on Israel that began Saturday. In response to those attacks, Israel has now declared war against Hamas, reports more than 1,100 people killed, about 100 people including…MORE

Plans to Renovate Cotton Bowl Revealed

Plans to Renovate Cotton Bowl Revealed

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Fair Park partners said Friday that a new project to renovate the Cotton Bowl will transform Dallas’ 277-acre fairgrounds. Planned renovations focus on Cotton Bowl Stadium, a privately funded Community Park Complex and the Music Hall at Fair Park. The venue projects will be funded by the Brimer Bill as part of…MORE

Plano ISD is Reviewing Their Book Policy

Plano ISD is Reviewing Their Book Policy

PLANO – (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano ISD is reviewing their book policy after parents expressed concerns that some books in the library contained sexually explicit content. On Friday superintendent Therese Williams announced that the district would be reviewing their book policy that has been in place since August of 2022. To strengthen the policy the district…MORE