AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would add more protection to Confederate monuments and allow citizens to vote on whether or not they should be removed. Representative James White (R-Hillister) filed House Bill 582 and since then both supporters and critics have shown up to testify in Austin about the proposal.…… MORE
President Trump Addresses Immigration, Energy During Texas Visit
(WBAP/KLIF) – The President touched on immigration and the oil and gas industry while visiting San Antonio and Houston Wednesday. During a Republican fundraiser in San Antonio, President Trump was so struck by horrific stories from the border that he summoned the press for an impromptu news conference. The President said he would have to send more military to the southern…… MORE
Felder’s Dallas City Council Opponent Claims He ‘Assaulted’ Her Over Campaign Sign Dispute
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Just weeks before the election there is more trouble for incumbent Dallas City Councilman Kevin Felder. This time it was Felder who called police in a dispute over one of his campaign signs. Councilman Felder told WFAA-TV that he caught one of his District 7 opponents, activist Yvette Gbalazeh,”red-handed” taking one of…… MORE
A Water Cannon Salute for Dirk as He Arrives Back in Dallas Last Night
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Mavericks arrived back in Dallas last night from San Antonio to a water cannon salute and cheers for the retiring Dirk Nowitzki. The NBA legend played his last professional basketball game, capping off a stellar 21 year career with the Mavericks with 20 points. Before leaving Dallas Love Field Dirk…… MORE
Employee Charged With Assault in Texas Plant Explosion
DALLAS (AP) — Another senior employee at a chemical company is facing criminal charges connected to a 2017 explosion at a Houston-area plant following Hurricane Harvey. Michael Keough, vice president of logistics for Arkema Inc.’s North American subsidiary, was indicted for felony assault over his actions ahead of a chemical fire and explosion at the…… MORE
Another 7 Million Dollars Needed For Pedestrians to Use a Pedestrian Bridge
DALLAS- WBAP/KLIF – Engineers say an additional seven million dollars is required in repairs to make the Dallas Margaret McDermott Pedestrian Bridge accessible by pedestrians. They say despite the 115 million dollars spent to build the pedestrian bridge, all cables must be replaced before it will be safe for pedestrians to access and use. …… MORE
City of Arlington Works to Ease Congestion and Improve Busy Roads
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington is working to ease congestion and improve roads in Southeast Arlington. The $4.5 million project will expand Collins St. between Mayfield Rd. and I-20. City engineer Chris Funches said it will add additional lanes, and turn lanes at both Arbrook Boulevard and IH-20. “Currently everything North of Mayfield is three lanes…by adding…… MORE
Medal of Honor Recipients Travel from DFW to Gainesville for Ceremony
GAINESVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- Hundreds of people line the streets to show their respect for the Medal of Honor recipients during a motorcade from DFW Airport to Gainesville. Eddie Shauf with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce says motorcycles, emergency and law enforcement vehicles will escort recipients of the Military’s highest and most prestigious award. “Right now the city is…… MORE
Cornyn Calls Moves Against Trump ‘Unprecedented’
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn says what happened to President Donald Trump as a candidate and while in office is unprecedented. Cornyn’s comments came just hours after comments at the White House Wednesday where President Trump claimed what led to the start of the special counsel probe was treasonous. Senator Cornyn stopping short of agreeing…… MORE
Construction Crew Finds Red Tail Hawk Nest in Plano
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A family of red tail hawks is occupying the lone light pole on a construction site in Plano. According to the City of Plano, a construction crew working the Carpenter Park renovation project noticed a red tail hawks nest while taking down the light pole. Experts we’re called out and spotted the parents. The…… MORE
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