ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas 2026 World Cup delegation welcomed FIFA leaders to town on Tuesday as the planning and preparation for what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in DFW history, FIFA World Cup 2026™, continues. The Dallas visit kicks off the second wave of visits by FIFA and FIFA26 officials to…… MORE
House Republicans Nominate Rep. Tom Emmer for Speaker
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans picked Rep. Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker on Tuesday, as they try for a third time to fill the top leadership position and get Congress back to work. Emmer, the GOP Whip and senior-most candidate, jumped out front in private balloting as the top vote-getter among the hodge-podge…… MORE
General Motor’s Arlington Plant Joins United Auto Workers Union Strike
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The United Auto Workers Union confirmed Tuesday that its local chapter in Arlington has shut down General Motors largest plant. In a social media post, workers could be seen walking out of the plant on Abrams Street near 360. Local 276 president Keith Crowell said GM’s Arlington plant employs around…… MORE
Little Elm Police Searching for Suspects in Deadly Shooting at Weekend House Party
LITTLE ELM (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Little Elm Police Department has released surveillance video of five people who may have information about a shooting at a house party over the weekend the claimed the life of a Frisco ISD varsity basketball player. 17-year-old Keith Slaughter was one of three people who were shot at…… MORE
Finally…some Rainy Weather through Saturday
WBAP WX FORECAST 10-24-23 TODAY…MOSTLY CLOUDY, WINDY AND HUMID WITH SPOTTY SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.. HIGH NEAR 82 WINDS SOUTH 20-30 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT..ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ENDING.. LOW NEAR 68 WINDS SOUTHEAST 10-20 MPH TOMORROW…SPOTTY SHOWERS POSSIBLE EARLY IN THE DAY.. HEAVIER RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS BY EVENING, CONTINUING OVERNIGHT. …… MORE
Rangers Beat The Astros 11-4 And Are Headed To The World Series
HOUSTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers have defeated the Houston Astros 11 to 4. The Rangers kicked off game 7 in Houston by scoring three runs in the first inning. The momentum didn’t stop with Texas scoring eight additional runs during the game. The Astros managed to score four runs. However, they failed to…… MORE
LISTEN: Mother of Americans Serving in IDF can’t Sleep at Night
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The terrors of war in the Middle East are impacting families in North Texas. During a North Dallas rally in support of Israel in its war with Hamas, Kim Zoller shared her family’s story. Her two American sons, Benji and Sammy, joined the Israeli Defense Forces after graduating high school in DFW.…… MORE
State Fair of Texas Welcomes Millions in 24-Day Run
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The 2023 State Fair of Texas welcomed more than 2.3 million people through the gates during its 24-day run, according to organizers. The proceeds from the Fair are used to preserve and improve Fair Park; underwrite community initiatives, support scholarship programs for students throughout the Lone Star State pursuing higher education, and…… MORE
Train Derailment in Haslet Backs Up Monday Morning Traffic
HASLET (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A busy thoroughfare in Haslet has reopened after a train derailment caused an hours-long traffic delay Monday morning. The City of Haslet said three empty cars went off track at Avondale-Haslet road around 6 a.m. Officials said there were no hazardous materials on board and there was no danger to…… MORE
Early Voting Begins in the November 7 Elections, 14 Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot
NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Early voting in the November 7 election is now underway and ends Friday, November 3. The ballot includes 14 proposed amendments to the Texas constitution. Key issues include propositions to lower your property tax bill, $1 billion to create a Texas Water Fund and local issues like bond packages…… MORE
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