DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Atmos Energy will spend the next few years replacing its entire network of cast iron gas pipelines. Following a February house explosion in Northwest Dallas that killed a 12-year-old girl the company began replacing pipes that were found to be leaking. The process forced the temporary loss of gas service to…… MORE
Eight States Sue To Stop 3D Printed Guns
Seattle (AP) – Eight states are filing suit against the Trump administration over its decision to allow a Texas company to publish downloadable blueprints for a 3D-printed gun. People can use the plans to manufacture a hard-to-trace plastic gun using a 3D printer. The suit, filed Monday in Seattle, asks for an order to block…… MORE
They’re Here! The State Fair’s Big Tex Awards Semi Finalists
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair has released its list of semi-finalists for this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards; or, as you may know it, the fried food competition. Like last year, it’s divided into a savory and sweet category. Highlighting the savory division: Deep Fried Bodacious Bacon Bombs, Fried Kool-Aid Pickles, and Deep Fried…… MORE
Plano Bar That Served a Man Before Killing 8 Agreed to Give Up Liquor License
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Local Public House in Plano that served a man before he killed 8 people, has agreed to give up its liquor license. Chris Porter with the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission said Spencer Hight was at the local public house before arriving drunk at a house party and opening fire. Porter said Local…… MORE
Report Identifies More Than 300 “Predator Priests”
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – The judge who presided over Jerry Sandusky’s child molestation trial will help figure out what can be made public in a grand jury’s report into child sexual abuse in six Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses. The state Supreme Court on Monday has named McKean County Judge John Cleland to serve as special master. The…… MORE
Fort Worth Based Lockheed Martin Hiring by the Hundreds
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth based Lockheed Martin is hiring by the hundreds. The company has added 1,800 workers within the last year to ramp up production of F-35 fighter jets. It plans to hire at least 400 more technicians, mechanics and assemblers this week. Lockheed interviewed more than 1,000 candidates for those positions…… MORE
Long beards and Big hearts: Local Organization Delivers Stuffed Backpacks to Homeless Veterans
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The non-profit has been dubbed “Whiskers for Wounded Warriors.” The group, consisting of 14 bearded men has been helping Veterans for years. They’ve teamed up with local police departments to deliver backpacks to homeless veterans. Sachse Police Department, Murphy Police Department, Wylie Police Department, Rowlett Police Department and Garland Police Department loaded…… MORE
Fort Worth Police Looking for Man Who Robbed Family Dollar Dressed as a Woman
Family Dollar robbery suspect and arrested person Family Dollar robbery suspects. Two subjects came in dressed as women.One is in custody and one suspect is outstanding. Please note the movement/mannerisms of the unidentified suspect. If you have any information that may assist in identifiying this 2nd suspect, please contact our Robbery unit at 817-392-4469. Posted…… MORE
Trump says he would ‘Certainly Meet’ with Iran’s Rouhani
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he would “certainly meet” with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani if the Iranian leader was willing, adding he would do it with “no preconditions.” Trump says during a joint news conference with Italy’s leader that he believes in meetings and is pointing to the benefits of recent meetings with…… MORE
$100 Million Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Missouri Duck Boat Accident Victims
(CNN) — A wrongful death lawsuit seeking $100 million in damages has been filed against the operator of the duck boat that sank on a lake near Branson, Missouri, killing 17 passengers. The lawsuit specifically says, “the canopy of the Duck Boat entrapped passengers and dragged them to the bottom of the lake,” adding that…… MORE
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