FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – XTO Energy plans to close its downtown Fort Worth headquarters and relocate hundreds of the 1,200 jobs to the Houston area. XTO, a subsidiary of Irving-based Exxon Mobil Corp., on May 8 notified the Texas Workforce Commission as part of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act. Employers must provide notice…… MORE
Ellis County Teen Will Be Tried as an Adult in School Shooting
UPDATED: 6/6/18 7:07AM Italy, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A 16-year-old boy accused of shooting a female classmate in their North Texas high school cafeteria will stand trial as an adult. Chad Anthony Padilla is charged with aggravated assault in the January 22 shooting of a 15-year old female classmate. An investigator testified at a court hearing…… MORE
A Notable Music Lineup for the State Fair Of Texas 2018
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has released the headliner lineup schedule for the fall event. Karissa Condoianis with the State Fair said one more artist will be added for Columbus Day but that the rest of the lineup is set in stone. The fair is also adding a new event this year…… MORE
A Preliminary Report on the Mckinney Stadium Cracks is Favorable
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Cracks in the nearly 70 million dollar Mckinney ISD football stadium may not be as dangerous as initially feared. A preliminary report by Nelson Forensics found the cracks in the home side concourse foundation are excessive, however, they do presently compromise the structure. It’s the first of three reports which also…… MORE
Town Hall: How Behavioral Health Impacts Schools, Neighborhoods and Public Safety
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – That is the question residents of Tarrant County will have an opportunity to hear elected officials and school leaders address at a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday in Arlington. The meeting is hosted by Tarrant County Commissioner Andy H. Nguyen. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and be heard. Panelists include:…… MORE
Fashion Designer Kate Spade Found Dead in New York
(WBAP/KLIF News) – Fashion Designer Kate Spade has been found dead in her New York apartment from an apparent suicide. Authorities say housekeeping staff found her hanging in her Park Avenue apartment at about 10:20 a.m. Tuesday morning. Officials say a note was left at the scene but no details have been released. Her company…… MORE
Texas Department of Public Safety Urging Residents to Use “Get in Line Online” Service
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is encouraging North Texans to use their “Get In Line Online” service for drivers license issues. A new drivers license center in Grand Prairie opened Monday at 701 Bahgdad Road and it’s among four mega-centers with the technology to allow users to set their…… MORE
MedStar: ‘School’s Out-Look Out’
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – It’s that time of year — the end of the school year for most kids – as MedStar warns, ‘School’s Out-Look Out!: Throught August 31st, drivers should be alert for kids who will be out and about all times of the day and night. According to national stats, auto/pedestrian accidents involving…… MORE
Controversy Over Church Flyer Listing Judaism & Liberalism Among Dangerous ‘isms’
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A Richardson church is under scrutiny after putting controversial flyers on people’s doors for a summer lecture series on dangerous ‘isms.’ The Greenville Avenue Church of Christ distributed door clings over the weekend for the series on the dangers of things like alcoholism, materialism and pessimism. But community members are concerned that…… MORE
Flyers Shy Away From Southwest Since Fatal Accident
New York (CNN) – Passengers are still turning away from Southwest Airlines after its fatal accident in April. Southwest said it expects bookings to fall this quarter at the higher end of its expectations. The airline said customers have purchased fewer tickets because it pulled advertising after the accident. The company had said in April…… MORE
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