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
DFW’s Morning News 10-23
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Spotty Showers, Isolated Thunder M,T,W,Th,F
WBAP WX FORECAST 10-23-23 TODAY…CLOUDY, WINDY AND MILD WITH SPOTTY SHOWERS POSSIBLE THIS MORNING.. HEAVIER RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON. HIGH NEAR 80 WINDS SOUTHEAST 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…SPOTTY SHOWERS TAPERING OFF.. LOW NEAR 68 TOMORROW…CLOUDY, WINDY AND HUMID WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ANY TIME. …… MORE
Texas Boosts Educational Resources on Israeli Conflict for Students
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is encouraging schools across the state to utilize additional lessons and resources shared by the Texas Education Agency to increase awareness and understanding of the Israel-Hamas war and root causes of conflict in the region. According to the Governor, in addition to the current curriculum on Israel, antisemitism,…… MORE
DFW Area Growth Expected to Continue in the Future
(WBAP/KLIF) — Many long-time residents of North Texas can remember a time when Plano, McKinney, and west of Grapevine were considered rural. Now, all three are congested with homes, businesses, and warehouses because growth in the Texas economy continues to lead the nation. University of North Texas Operations and Supply Chain Management Professor Michael Savoie…… MORE
Familiar Face Hired as Dallas County Elections Administrator
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County hires a familiar North Texas face as elections administrator. Earlier this year, Tarrant County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia resigned over differences with County Judge Tim O’Hare. Now, Garcia has been hired to be the Dallas County Elections Administrator. Garcia replaces the retiring Michael Scarpello. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins mentioned that…… MORE
A Slight Change in the Number of Californians Moving to Texas
(WBAP/KLIF) — Californians moving to Texas has slowed, while other states pick up the slack. The number of former Californians who became Texans dropped slightly last year, but some of that slack was picked up by Arizona and Florida. That’s according to new state-to-state migration figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The flow of…… MORE
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