EPA to Demolish Contaminated Site in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The demolition of a contaminated site in Dallas is being demolished. According to the City of Dallas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members, and Dallas City Council Member Tennell Atkins will host an event at the Lane Plating Superfund. Guests will witness the demolition of the electroplating facility…MORE

Southwest Airlines Pilots Move Toward Possible Strike

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Pilots for Dallas-based Southwest Airlines are considering a possible strike. SWAPA President Captain Casey Murray issued a call for a Strike Authorization Vote from the Association’s membership on Wednesday. The move comes in the wake of Southwest’s holiday travel season meltdown that led to thousands of cancellations. Scheduling and daily operations at…MORE

“Project LIFT” Health Initiative Opening Gyms in Black and Brown Communities in North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A new fitness initiative called “Project LIFT” is opening up gyms across North Texas in communities whose health needs have been historically overlooked. The initiative’s goal is to open 500 fitness clubs nationwide in 50 black and brown communities over the next five years. Retro Fitness opened a location in…MORE

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A traveler detained at San Antonio International Airport this week after a giant 84mm anti-tank weapon was found in his check luggage, was released after proving that the weapon had been de-militarized for display at a trade show in Las Vegas. The passenger who has not been identified provided paperwork verifying…MORE

84MM Anti-tank Weapon Found in Checked Luggage at San Antonio Airport

San Antonio (WBAP/KLIF) – A traveler detained at San Antonio International Airport this week after a giant 84mm anti-tank weapon was found in his check luggage, was released after proving that the weapon had been de-militarized for display at a trade show in Las Vegas. The passenger who has not been identified provided paperwork verifying…MORE

Plano PD Arrests 3 Colombian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

The investigation that started in Plano led detectives to track the suspects in three other states. Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano police arrested three people believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries that targeted Sputh Asian residents in Plano and other parts of the metroplex last year. Plano Police Sergeant Andre Smith told…MORE

Plano PD Arrests 3 Columbian Nationals in Alleged Burglary Ring Targeting South Asians

The investigation that started in Plano led detectives to track the suspects in three other states. Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano police arrested three people believed to be responsible for a series of burglaries that targeted Sputh Asian residents in Plano and other parts of the metroplex last year. Plano Police Sergeant Andre Smith told…MORE

Morning Rain & Storms, Afternoon Winds

WBAP WX CENTER FORECAST 1-18-22 TODAY…WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS THIS MORNING..             CLEARING, WINDY AND MILD THIS AFTERNOON.              HIGH NEAR 68             WINDS SHIFTING WEST 20-25 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT..CLEAR, BREEZY AND COOL..             LOWS 40-45 TOMORROW…SUNNY, BREEZY AND COOLER..             HIGH NEAR 58 / LOW NEAR 39             WINDS NORTHWEST 15-20 MPH…MORE

Ron Kirk Joins Dallas Mayor’s International Advisory Council 

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that former United States Ambassador Ron Kirk will join the Mayor’s International Advisory Council. Kirk served as the U.S. Trade Representative from 2009-2013 and previously served as the mayor of Dallas from 1995-2002. As part of the MIAC, he joins six other former distinguished Dallas residents who…MORE

Governor Abbott Sworn in, Assures Historic Property Tax Relief

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick were each sworn in to office on Tuesday outside the state Capitol building in Austin during an inauguration ceremony. “I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Patrick and Speaker Phelan for their leadership,” said Governor Abbott. “Thanks to the statewide officials and legislators.…MORE

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