KLIF Morning News: Big Holiday Spending, and Dallas is a Rude City

0:28 — Americans are setting a record with how much they’re spending on holiday gifts this season. Amy and Scott visited with Steve Kastenbaum to break down the numbers (Hint: it’s more than $1,000 per person). We also talk about a holiday story that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside! 9:02 —…MORE

Obamacare sign-ups increased in Texas this year

Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – The federal government reports more Texans signed up for Obamacare health insurance coverage during this year’s open enrollment period than enrolled last year: 30,000 more, for a total of 1.12 million. Nationally, enrollment was down 1.7%. The federal report notes the signup increase in Texas came even though the state attorney general…MORE

Cotton Bowl Becoming An Ice Rink

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) –  The National Hockey League is busy preparing for the Winter Classic as the Dallas Stars take on the Nashville Predators on New Years Day. Steve Mayer, with the NHL says the Cotton Bowl will be completely transformed as they prepare for the big game in front of a sold out crowd.  The…MORE

Dallas County J.P. courts are clearing old tickets and other cases

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has ordered Justice of the Peace courts throughout the county to clear their backlogs of old, un-pursuable cases. The J.P. courts are now in the process of wiping out hundreds of thousands of cases of unpaid traffic tickets, and payment for hot checks. Some of those…MORE

Colony Teen Admits to Killing Pregnant Sister

THE COLONY (WBAP/KLIF)- Detectives in The Colony arrested a 19-year-old man who they say confessed to killing his sister. Eduardo Arvelo was arrested and charged with capital murder. Police say he could face additional charges as the investigation continues. 23-year-old Viridiana Arevalo was reported missing from the family’s home on December 17th, her body was found Sunday in an…MORE

Arlington Police Asking for Information on Serial Jewelry Thief

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department is working two commercial burglaries where investigators believe the suspect targeted fine jewelry stores. According to Police, on Saturday, December 7, the suspect attempted to burglarize Robbins Brothers located in the 100 block of E. I.H. 20 Service Road. The suspect turned the power off to the business and…MORE

DPS Joins Multiple North Texas Agencies for Increased Patrols, Holiday Traffic Enforcement

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Department of Public Safety is coordinating with several North Texas law enforcement agencies to increase patrols during holiday travel. Lonny Haschel with DPS says the increase will start December 23rd and end January 1st to help reduce traffic fatalities this holiday. “There are a lot more people on the roadways, estimates say…MORE

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