(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
Pot Is A Step Closer To Being Legal Over the Red River
TULSA, Okla. (AP) – A group working to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma says it’s gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Green the Vote announced Sunday that’s collected more than 132,000 signatures for its ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana. The group needs at least 124,000 signatures by Aug. 8 to qualify, though…… MORE
A New Week Brings Showers, Storms and a Cold Front for North Texas
DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Thunderstorms rolled across the metroplex Monday morning causing power outages and a temporary ground stop at Dallas Ft. Worth International Airport. WBAP/KLIF Meteorologist Brad Barton says the last measurable rainfall across DFW was on July 12th. While the rain is not expected to improve drought conditions it will bring down temperatures. Highs…… MORE
First Baptist Dallas Celebrates its 150th Anniversary
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – There was a milestone celebration at First Baptist Church Dallas Sunday. The historic church is celebrated its 150th anniversary with a colorful balloon drop. The church has grown from 11 founding members in 1868, who convened at the Masonic Hall near Lamar and Ross Streets in Dallas. It has grown to some…… MORE
Texas capital city considering changing its name
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Jaws are dropping across the Lone Star State as the city of Austin’s Equity Office suggests the city may want to change its name. Stephen F. Austin is known as “the father of Texas” and hailed for many accomplishments. Now he is being remembered now for his opposition to abolition. When…… MORE
REPORT: Atmos Gas Leak Problems Extend Far Beyond Initial Trouble Zone
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Atmos Energy says it plans to replace several miles worth of underground gas lines — this, after they spent weeks replacing lines underneath several thousand homes in northwest Dallas due to a series of gas leaks. The company says it conducted research in areas outside of the original problem area, which was…… MORE
Technical Issues At American Airlines Causes Delays
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – According to the The Federal Aviation Administration, the main operating system at American Airlines shut down nationwide around 2:05 p.m. ET this afternoon. A national ground stop was implemented for their flights. The FAA tweeted about the issue this afternoon: “@ AmericanAir main operating system and dispatch went down around 2:05…… MORE
Truck Driver Arrested For Allegedly Trying to Smuggle 14 People Into the U.S.
LAREDO, Texas (AP) – A truck driver has been arrested and Homeland Security authorities are investigating after 14 people in the country without legal permission were found hiding in a box truck at a South Texas Border Patrol checkpoint. Officials say the 13 males and one female were inside moving boxes marked “fragile.” They all…… MORE
3 Arrested on Charges of Using Skimmers on East Texas Gas Pumps
TYLER, Texas (AP) – Three Austin men have been arrested on charges they used electronic devices known as skimmers on pumps at an East Texas gas station to obtain customers’ credit card information so they could steal from ATMs and make fraudulent card purchases. The three – 38-year-old Yoerlan Corrales, 33-year-old Felipe Perez and 27-year-old…… MORE
Woman who ran a red light hit a police car
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A woman who apparently ran a red light early Sunday morning on Olive Street a little south of the museum district T-boned a Dallas Police car when she did so. The front of her car was smashed in. The patrol car slammed into a tree, slightly injuring the two officers inside. They…… MORE
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