Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is praising law enforcement in her State of the City address to business leaders Friday. “Target announced it was closing nine stores in four major cities. New York, Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco – all because theft, violence, and crime. Without the right balance in public safety, cities fall apart,”…… MORE
Dallas Animal Services Over 160% Capacity
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is dealing with overcrowding at it’s main location, that’s forcing dogs to share kennels. The facility is operating at 165% capacity, as of Thursday, and as their average daily intake is nearing 60 dogs and cats. According to DAS Assistant General Manager Sarah Sheek, the problem is causing animal…… MORE
Hell’s Half Acre Set for Halloween Terror
(WBAP/KLIF) — The National Retail Federation expects Halloween to generate a record $12.2 billion in sales this year. In addition, North Texans are seeking spooky entertainment, such as the Cutting Edge Haunted House in Fort Worth. Owner Todd James says the backdrop is a 100-year-old abandoned meat-packing plant on Hell’s Half Acre and features live…… MORE
Fort Worth Allocates Additional Funds to Address Homelessness
(WBAP/KLIF) — Four municipal departments have joined forces to attack homelessness in Fort Worth. Neighborhood services, along with Code Compliance, Police and Fire have each requested more funding in the 2024 budget to provide greater assistance to the city’s homeless families. Scott Daniels with the City of Fort Worth says their team has seen a…… MORE
AAA Texas in Maui for Tourism Re-Opening
(WBAP/KLIF) — AAA-Texas is in Maui to promote travel to the Aloha State as residents continue to suffer the economic disaster following August’s wildfires. The devastating fires that burned parts of Maui two months ago took life, property, and critical income which impacted thousands of Hawaiians. Now, Doug Shupe with AAA-Texas says the West Maui…… MORE
Border Buoy Battle Continues in Court
(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas attorneys asked federal appeals court judges Thursday to let the state keep large concrete-anchored buoys in place to block migrants from crossing the Rio Grande — a floating barrier that the Biden Administration says was illegally deployed without required federal authorization. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared that the state was under invasion…… MORE
Legendary Chicago Bears Linebacker Dick Butkus has Died
CHICAGO (AP) — Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California. Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles…… MORE
Legendary Chicago Bears Linebacker Dick Butkus has Died
CHICAGO (AP) — Dick Butkus, a fearsome middle linebacker for the Chicago Bears, has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 80. According to a statement released by the team, Butkus’ family confirmed that he died in his sleep overnight at his home in Malibu, California. Butkus was a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles…… MORE
Governor Abbott Details Items on Special Session Agenda
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Special Session #3 and issued a proclamation on Thursday, identifying agenda items for the special session that begins at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 9. “I am bringing the Texas Legislature back for Special Session #3 to continue building on the achievements we accomplished during the 88th Regular…… MORE
Driver Killed and Friend Who Brought Gas Critically Injured in Accident Along I-35W in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth police released details about a deadly crash along I-35W near 28th Street Thursday morning. Investigators said a driver ran out of gas and was waiting for a friend to bring him some while he waited on the median shoulder. When the friend arrived with the gas both…… MORE
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