DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved a proposition that would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. However, its recreational use is still illegal in Texas. Proposition “R” or the “Dallas Freedom Act” is a petition-driven amendment and was spearheaded by Ground Game Texas and was met with fierce support as well as backlash.…… MORE
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) – Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump…… MORE
National – Update as of 6:20PM – Fox news has called Kentucky and Indiana for Donald Trump. Kamala Harris wins Vermont. 6:35 Republicans pick up one senate seat and Trump wins West Virginia according to FOX News. Polling places in Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia, along with the remaining polls in Indiana and Kentucky…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The strike by 33,000 Boeing factory workers is coming to an end. The union machinists voted to accept the company’s latest contract offer, which includes a 38% pay raise over four years. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers stated that 59% of their members who cast ballots voted for the contract.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – The Election Day Rapid Response Legal Team will be equipped to enforce Texas election laws and take immediate action on any contingencies, including ballot shortages, polling site closures, and improper extension of voting hours. Paxton will also prepare to take defensive action against activist groups who might attempt to influence…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas singer is recovering after being shot by a woman while she was signing autographs on stage at Black Academy of Arts and Letters concert Saturday night. Dallas police said the suspect, 26-year-old Micah Williams, was suffering from a mental health episode when she shot Jada Thomas. Investigators…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) CRANDALL, TX – The Crandall Police Department is searching for missing child Connor Young, a 12 years old black, male. He is 5 foot 4, weighs 100 pounds, has brown hair, and brown eyes. The missing child was last seen at 12:00 PM, on 07/04/2024 at the 2800 block of Lolita Way, in Heartland,…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The low cost carrier is planning to furlough about 330 pilots in January. On Thursday, a company spokesperson stated that the furloughs are part of the airlines effort to cut costs and shore up finances. Despite strong travel demand Spirit Airlines has been losing money, and is facing an uncertain future after the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – On Saturday, TGI Fridays announced that they are filing for bankruptcy as the company looks for ways to ensure the long-term viability of the casual dining brand. The Dallas-based restaurant chain filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Texas federal court. The companies executive chairman stated that the primary driver of the…… MORE
