Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Former Texas Governor and ex GOP Presidential candidate Rick Perry sashayed through the first round of elminations on season 23 of ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars” Tuesday night….and he’s got the fans to thank for it. Perry and dance partner, Emma Slater, earned a 22 out of a possible 40 from…… MORE
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Texas Sales Tax Holiday Set for Aug. 5-7
The annual sales tax holiday in Texas has been set for the first weekend in August as children prepare to return to classes. The Texas comptroller’s office says the tax-free weekend, for a number of school-related items, will be Aug. 5-7. The law, as in previous years, exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks…… MORE
Missing SMU Officer Remembered as a Protector, Family Man, and Professional
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Southern Methodist University is mourning Officer Mark McCullers, whose car was washed into Turtle Creek in a flash flood on July 5th. SMU Police Chief Rick Shafer spoke at the memorial, citing McCullers’ long list of accomplishments, both in the Marine Corps and civilian law enforcement. “It was my pleasure, on…… MORE
Scott Sidway
While some of his peers may call him a career nomad, Scott likes to describe himself more as a jack-of-many-trades. Scott is Dallas-born and holds three college degrees: a bachelors and masters in music from TCU, and a bachelors in journalism from UNT. After graduating with his masters degree in trombone performance in 2011, he…… MORE
Scott Sidway
While some of his peers may call him a career nomad, Scott likes to describe himself more as a jack-of-many-trades. Scott is Dallas-born and holds three college degrees: a bachelors and masters in music from TCU, and a bachelors in journalism from UNT. After graduating with his masters degree in trombone performance in 2011, he…… MORE
Texas Leads Nation in Deaths of Law Enforcement Officers
DALLAS (AP) – Texas leads the nation in the number of law enforcement officers killed with 14 this year, including five recent slayings in Dallas. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported Tuesday that Texas surpassed its U.S.-leading total of 12 deaths last year. Louisiana ranks second this year with seven officers slain, including…… MORE
Marlee McCormick 7/14/16; Pokémon What?
What the heck is Pokemon Go and why is everybody playing it? The other day I noticed a tweet from my 19 year old daughter Casey who’s off at college for summer school “It’s 1am & I’m running around the lake trying to catch Pokemon”. My first thought was she better be at class the…… MORE
The “Sober Celebs” Show
Dr. Robb Kelly has an astounding success rate of 98.5% – working with thousands of people including celebrities of film, music, and sports. He has lectured at many high profile universities and hospitals on the subject of addiction, and is recognized as a leading authority on addiction recovery methods that are changing lives all around…… MORE
LIVE STREAM OF MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SLAIN POLICE OFFICERS
A special Memorial Service will be held this afternoon at approximately 12:40 at the Morton H. Myerson Symphony Center, in honor of the 5 police officers who were killed this past Thursday night. The service will feature remarks from President Barack Obama, as well as Former President George W. Bush. The service will be broadcast…… MORE
President Obama to Speak in Dallas on Tuesday
WASHINGTON, DC (WBAP/KLIF) – President Barack Obama will visit Dallas on Tuesday, at the invitation of Mayor Mike Rawlings. Mr. Obama will deliver remarks at an interfaith memorial service at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center honoring the 5 police officers killed in the line of duty. The service is not open to the public. The President will also…… MORE
