State and Local Officials Celebrate the Early Completion of the $370 million I-635/SH 121 Project

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and NorthGate Constructors celebrate the completion of the I-635/SH 121 Interchange Project north of DFW Airport. This $370 million project widened SH 121 to accommodate a new interchange and new direct connectors for FM 2499 and SH 26 to reduce congestion and improve safety in the area.…MORE

Dallas County District Judge Requires Masks in Court Buildings

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A District Judge in Dallas county is requiring masks inside the court room. Judge Maricela Moore issued an order requiring masks be worn inside all county court buildings as the number of COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in North Texas.  The order includes the George Allen Building, the Frank Crowley Courthouse,…MORE

North Texas Police Departments Express Condolences for Austin Officer Killed in Crash

NORTH TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Police departments across North Texas including Arlington, Mansfield, Rockwall and Flower Mound are expressing condolences for an Austin police officer recently killed in a crash while on duty. Officer Lewis Andy Traylor died Saturday after battling injuries sustained during a crash he was involved in while en route to an emergency…MORE

Simone Biles Is Back In The Olympics

TOKYO (AP) – U.S. gymnast Simone Biles plans to compete in the balance beam finals on Tuesday. Just a little over a week ago, the 24-year-old Biles stepped away from competition to focus on her mental health. Biles said she was dealing with the “twisties,” what happens when an athlete loses his or her awareness…MORE

82-Year Old Man Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Swindle Political Donors

(AP) – An 82-year-old Southern California man has pleaded guilty to defrauding thousands of donors out of more than $250,000 given to phony political action committees purported to be associated with Democratic Party candidates. John Pierre Dupont is convicted of wire fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors say he swindled the money in a scheme that…MORE

Lightning Strikes Attributed to at 3 House Fires in Tarrant County Sunday

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Severe weather that moved across the metroplex Sunday afternoon caused some wind damage in parts of Tarrant County. Officials also say that lightning strikes likely caused three house fires in Tarrant County. Two fires in North Fort Worth on Birdville Way and Horse Whisper Drive were quickly brought under control; while…MORE

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