DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal, Dallas Zoo and Dallas Park and Recreation Department are teaming up to help Ukrainian zoos affected by the Russian invasion. Agarwal set up a fundraising page on GoFundMe after he recently spoke to Martin Zordan, CEO of World Association of…… MORE
Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Even amid below normal temperatures across North Texas, a high fire danger remains for the region.today and through the weekend, especially across western north texas.dry air coupled gusty winds have dried out grasses … officials warn that fires can start with the slightest spark. Among tips to prevent grass fires from the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — A 5-alarm blaze at a Dallas senior living facility sends residents fleeing. Around 120 Dallas firefighters battled a blaze at a senior citizen’s living facility, Thursday night, in Northeast Dallas. Residents were evacuated by Dallas Fire Rescue at around 6:30pm when smoke was seen pouring from the second floor of the three story…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.77 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is eight cents less than on this day last week and is $1.18 more per gallon compared to this day last year. The national average price for…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, shattering a historic barrier by securing her place as the first Black female justice and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his effort to diversify the court. Jackson was confirmed 53-47 with three Republican votes. She will take her…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has unanimously voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities. The trade suspension measure paves the way for President Joe Biden to enact higher tariffs on certain Russian imports.…… MORE
WESLACO (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, made the first of a series of announcement on the state’s border security efforts in light of the Biden Administration’s elimination of Title 42 in late May. The public health policy allowed the U.S. to directly expel migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an attempt to…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Country music superstar Garth Brooks will headline AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the first time ever this summer. Brooks announced the show on social media Wednesday morning. The last time Brooks headlined a concert in the metroplex was in 2015 when he played at the American Airlines Center. The show is set…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – President Biden announced on Wednesday that his administration is extending a moratorium on student loans during the COVID pandemic. The freeze is now extended through August 31. Before Wednesday’s announcement, student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1. Copyright 2022. WBAP/KLIF News. All Rights Reserved.… MORE
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY * WHAT…North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of north central, northeast and south central Texas. * WHEN…Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS…Unsecured outdoor items may be blown around in the wind. Driving on area roadways may…… MORE
