House Passes Israel Military Aid Package

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved $14.5 billion in military aid Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S. response to the war with Hamas but also a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden. In a departure from norms, Johnson’s package required that the emergency…MORE

Arlington ISD Cancels Classes Friday for Texas Rangers World Series Celebrations

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Arlington ISD is joining in the festivities in honor of the Texas Rangers first-ever World Series win. The district announced Thursday that it is canceling classes on Friday, so students and staff can attend a celebratory parade near Globe Life Field tomorrow. “This is the first championship win for the…MORE

Dry, Windy and Warmer Through the Weekend

WBAP WX FORECAST 11-2-23 TODAY…SUNNY, BREEZY AND MILD…             HIGH NEAR 63             WINDS SOUTH 10-20 MPH TONIGHT..CLEAR AND COOL..             40-45 TOMORROW…SUNNY, WINDY AND MILD…             HIGH NEAR 70 / LOWS 50-55             WINDS SOUTH 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY SATURDAY…SUNNY, WINDY AND MILD…             HIGH NEAR 74 / LOW LOW NEAR 56             WINDS…MORE

Parade Honoring Texas Rangers Announced

(WBAP/KLIF) Arlington – The City of Arlington will honor the Texas Rangers first World Series Championship with a parade and ceremony on Friday, November 3. The events will take place in the Arlington Entertainment District and will be open free of charge to all fans. The parade is expected to begin at 12:15 p.m. with…MORE

College Basketball Legend Bob Knight Dies

(WBAP/KLIF) – Legendary college basketball coach Bob Knight died at the age of 83 on Wednesday. Knights family released the below statement: It is with heavy hearts that we share that Coach Bob Knight passed away at his home in Bloomington surrounded by his family.  We are grateful for all the thoughts and prayers, and…MORE

Texas Named Top Business Climate In America

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being named the Top Business Climate in the nation by Site Selection Magazine on Wednesday. Announced during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, it marks the third national best business climate ranking for Texas this year, with awards announced in June and September.…MORE

Federal Reserve Leaves Key Rate Unchanged

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead. The Fed said in a statement after its latest meeting that it would keep its benchmark rate at…MORE

Fort Worth Congresswoman Kay Granger Isn’t Seeking Reelection After Decades on Capitol Hill

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Longtime Fort Worth Congresswoman Kay Granger announced Wednesday she will not seek reelection after nearly three decades on Capitol Hill. The 80-year-old chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee and has represented Texas’ 12th congressional district since 1997. She became the first Republican woman to go to the U.S. House…MORE

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