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Days After Storm, Clean Up Continues in DFW

Days After Storm, Clean Up Continues in DFW

DALLAS (AP) — Kayla McFall didn’t think much of the clouds rolling into Dallas as she relaxed in her grandparents’ pool. A native Texan, she’s used to storms blowing through and was still in the water when the sky darkened. “It turned black and that’s when we started seeing the lightning and the extreme rain,”…MORE

Judge Sets Conditions in Richardson Father’s Capital Murder Trial

Judge Sets Conditions in Richardson Father’s Capital Murder Trial

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Conditions of the capital murder trial in the case against a richardson father were set by a Dallas County Judge Tuesday. Wesley Matthews’ trial is set to begin June 24th. His daughter, Sherin Matthews, was found dead in a Richardson culvert in 2017. A Judge ruled today that Matthews will not be…MORE

Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Making Lemonade Stands Legal in Texas

Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Making Lemonade Stands Legal in Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Kid’s lemonade stands will soon be legal in the State of Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill this week that makes it illegal for cities or homeowner associations to have rules that would stop kids from selling non alcoholic drinks on private property. The Governor signed the bill in a video…MORE

Local Restaurants Throw out Thousands of Dollars Worth of Food Amid Power Outages

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – A number of area restaurants are still in the dark after Sunday’s storms. From Deep Ellum to Highland Park Village to Lakewood and more, Guidelive.com reports that dozens of eateries have been forced to throw away thousands of dollars worth of food. Jimmy Park, (picture below), chef and owner of Nori Handroll…MORE

Apartment Building Hit By Crane Condemned; Victim Identified

Apartment Building Hit By Crane Condemned; Victim Identified

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The woman killed in the crane accident during powerful storms Sunday has been identified 29-year old Kiersten Symone Smith. Smith’s older sister posted a tribute to her on Facebook Monday. Toni Smith said “Kiersten had a lot of great things happening in her life when it ended so tragically and abruptly.” She…MORE

Facebook Builds Solar Farm In W. Texas

Facebook Builds Solar Farm In W. Texas

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Facebook is building a massive solar farm in West Texas that’s believed to be one of the largest solar projects in the nation. Boston-based renewable energy developer Longroad Energy recently announced it was partnering with the social media giant on the $416 million project. It comes as Menlo Park, California-based Facebook…MORE

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

The fire still burning, Witten wants his snaps with Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) By SCHUYLER DIXON — Jason Witten talks a lot about just wanting to blend in now that he’s back for a club-record 16th season with the Dallas Cowboys following a year in retirement. Ask about playing time among a group of decidedly younger tight ends, and, well, the franchise leader in catches…MORE

OSHA Investigating Crane Operator in Dallas Crane Collapse

OSHA Investigating Crane Operator in Dallas Crane Collapse

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A forensic investigation is underway into a deadly crane collapse Sunday in Dallas when a severe thunderstorm blew through the area. Investigators with OSHA are on the scene of the collapse this week. A 29-year-old woman was killed and five other people hurt when a crane from a nearby construction site crashed into the Elan City Lights…MORE