Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In a YouTube video Wednesday, former Florida congressman Allen West announced his intentions to run for chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. West, a retired Army lieutenant colonel who now lives in Garland with his family, says his overall goal is to defeat the “scourge called progressive socialism in Texas.”…… MORE
Parkland Burn Center in Dallas Warning Residents About Fireworks Dangers
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Many North Texans will continue to pop fireworks over the Independence Day weekend and the Parkland Burn Center in Dallas wants residents to be safe. Stephanie Chapman is a nurse at the burn center and said every year they see a spike in fireworks-related injuries. “In the last five years, we’ve admitted…… MORE
Gearing Up For 4th of July Festivities in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) – Fourth of July celebrations in Washington are getting the Trump treatment this year. Besides a traditional parade Thursday morning, an annual evening concert at the Capitol plus fireworks over the National Mall, President Donald Trump is hosting an hour long event in the early evening that he’s dubbed “Salute to America.” Tomorrow…… MORE
Lufkin Licker Identified; She Could Face 2nd Degree Felony Charges
Lufkin (WBAP/KLIF) – Lufkin Police say they have identified the woman who took a video of herself licking a bucket of Blue Bell ice cream in a Walmart store and putting it back in the display case. The video went viral and has been viewed 11 million times. After the video hit social media, Blue…… MORE
NTSB: Crew Spoke of Engine Trouble Before Deadly Texas Crash
DALLAS (AP) — Seconds before a small plane crashed at a suburban Dallas airport, killing all 10 people on board, the crew commented on a problem with the left engine, federal officials said Tuesday. The Beechcraft BE-350 King Air struggled to gain altitude before veering to the left and crashing into a hangar Sunday morning at the…… MORE
North Texas Group Reminds Downtown Dallas Businesses to Light Up for July 4th
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- A White Rock ‘Honor our Heroes’ Group reminds downtown Dallas businesses to show their support this fourth of July. Davis Pittman chairman of the group says they are asking businesses to light up their buildings red white and blue or decorate with flags and banners. Pittman said it’s impressive to see the downtown skyline lit…… MORE
Major US Indexes Close at Record Highs
NEW YORK (AP) – Major U.S. indexes are closing at record highs on a holiday-shortened trading day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday easily beat the record it marked in October. The S&P 500, a broader index tracked by many index funds, closed at its third straight record high, and the Nasdaq also closed…… MORE
Presidential Alert System Hacked
BOULDER, CO (KLIF/WBAP) — The next time you get a Presidential Alert … it could be hacked. Robyn Geske joined Dave & Amy to talk about a recent test of the system. For more Real News and Information from Dave and Amy, check out our “Audio on Demand” here.… MORE
Cowboys’ Elliott will not Face Discipline for Las Vegas Incident
(WBAP/KLIF) – The NFL says Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott will not face punishment after an incident in Las Vegas in May. Elliott met this week with NFL Commission Roger Goodell and issued a statement saying he made a bad decision. He was not arrested but was detained for a period of time after…… MORE
MLB Reacts to Player’s Death
SOUTHLAKE (KLIF/WBAP) — A young pitcher with the Los Angels Angels has died suddenly in a North Texas hotel room. We talked with Steve Lamb about the impact that the death of Tyler Scaggs. For more Real News and Information from Dave and Amy, check out our “Audio on Demand” here Dave Williams & Amy Chodroff, KLIF/WBAP,…… MORE
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