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Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths

Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths

(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transportation projects in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties. The Regional Transportation Council approved the federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects. The North…MORE

Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths

Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths

(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transportation projects in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties. The Regional Transportation Council approved the federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects. The North…MORE

Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending

Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending

(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly elected Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is making good on his vow to scrutinize spending. During Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, county employees proposed hiring a consulting firm for recommendations on updating the county’s 20-year-old public meeting streaming technology. O’Hare voiced opposition to the county paying nearly $230,000 to an audio-visual consulting firm,…MORE

Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending

Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending

(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly elected Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is making good on his vow to scrutinize spending. During Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, county employees proposed hiring a consulting firm for recommendations on updating the county’s 20-year-old public meeting streaming technology. O’Hare voiced opposition to the county paying nearly $230,000 to an audio-visual consulting firm,…MORE

EPA to Demolish Contaminated Site in Dallas

EPA to Demolish Contaminated Site in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The demolition of a contaminated site in Dallas is being demolished. According to the City of Dallas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members, and Dallas City Council Member Tennell Atkins will host an event at the Lane Plating Superfund. Guests will witness the demolition of the electroplating facility…MORE

Southwest Airlines Pilots Move Toward Possible Strike

Southwest Airlines Pilots Move Toward Possible Strike

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Pilots for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines are considering a possible strike. SWAPA President Captain Casey Murray issued a call for a Strike Authorization Vote from the Association’s membership on Wednesday. The move comes in the wake of Southwest’s holiday travel season meltdown that led to thousands of cancellations. Scheduling and daily operations at…MORE

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A traveler detained at San Antonio International Airport this week after a giant 84mm anti-tank weapon was found in his check luggage, was released after proving that the weapon had been de-militarized for display at a trade show in Las Vegas. The passenger who has not been identified provided paperwork verifying…MORE

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A traveler detained at San Antonio International Airport this week after a giant 84mm anti-tank weapon was found in his check luggage, was released after proving that the weapon had been de-militarized for display at a trade show in Las Vegas. The passenger who has not been identified provided paperwork verifying…MORE

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

The investigation that started in Plano led detectives to track the suspects in three other states. Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano police arrested three people believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries that targeted Sputh Asian residents in Plano and other parts of the metroplex last year. Plano Police Sergeant Andre Smith told…MORE