Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Business Journal’s annual ‘Best Real Estate Deals of 2017’ event was held last night. The City of Arlington snagged top honors for its world-class Texas Live! developement. Texas Live! also won the Entertainment and Sports category. The $250-million dollar dining, entertainment and hospitality district is set to debut later this…… MORE
Timing of Syrian Airstrikes up in the Air
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says an attack on Syria could take place “very soon or not so soon at all!” The president made the statement in a tweet Thursday morning. Trump on Wednesday warned Russia to “get ready” for a missile attack on its ally Syria, suggesting imminent retaliation for last weekend’s suspected…… MORE
Southwest Airlines reaches an agreement in principal with mechanics union
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — After nearly six years Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has reached a tentative contract agreement with the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association. Bret Oestreich, national director of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, issued a statement saying, in part, “We will now work toward educating our members as to the contents of the (agreement in…… MORE
Texas OKs Mexican-American Studies Curriculum Under New Name
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Board of Education has given preliminary approval to creating statewide academic standards for a Mexican-American studies high school course – but only after changing the name to “ethnic studies,” which conservatives argued is less divisive. The Republican-controlled board listened Wednesday to hours of often emotional testimony from students, teachers,…… MORE
A Hurst Family Arrives Home to Find a Dead Body in Their Driveway
Hurst, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A family in Hurst was met with a dead body in their driveway when they got home last night. The family arrived to their home off Michael Boulevard around midnight and called plice after finding the dead man in the back of the driveway. Police say the body could be connected…… MORE
Fatal Crash on I-35W; One Person is Dead, 6 Injured, Another is Trapped Under Big Rig
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – At least one fatality has been reported from a dramatic crash involving an 18-wheeler on 35W near Berry Street in Tarrant County. Traffic camera show the cab of the rig has flipped over the median onto a car, trapping a person inside. Macara Trusty with Medstar says crews responded to the…… MORE
Rangers’ Elvis Andrus Suffers Broken Elbow in Wednesday game
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Rangers short stop Elvis Andrus had to leave Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels early because of a broken elbow. x-rays were taken by the team doctor on sight, and more testing will be done Thursday to determine the severity of his injury. It happened in the ninth inning…… MORE
TxDOT Urges Safety During National Work Zone Awareness Week
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, TxDOT is urging drivers to stay alert, move over or slow down while driving through areas where road crews are working. Last year, there were over 3,000 work zone crashes, resulting in 10 fatalities out of nearly 200 statewide in the Dallas / Fort…… MORE
Trump Administration Weighing Drug Testing for Food Stamps
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow states to require mandatory drug testing for some food stamp recipients. If adopted, the plan would give a win to conservatives seeking to make cuts to the safety net program. An administration official briefed on the plan said it would be narrowly…… MORE
Former House Speaker Boehner ‘Has Evolved’ on Marijuana
(CNN) — John Boehner is heading for the boardroom of a cannabis company, the former Speaker of the House announced Wednesday. “I’m joining the board of #AcreageHoldings because my thinking on cannabis has evolved,” the Ohio Republican tweeted. ” I’m convinced de-scheduling the drug is needed so we can do research, help our veterans, and reverse…… MORE
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