ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager took the stage to thunderous chants of “M-V-P!, M-V-P!” as the Texas Rangers celebrated the franchise’s first World Series championship Friday. “Really this was truly special, we appreciate all of your support,” Seager, the second-time World Series MVP, said during the ceremony following a two-hour parade along a 2-mile…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Several North Texas school districts canceled classes on Friday to allow students and staff to attend a celebratory parade in Arlington’s entertainment district in honor of the Texas Rangers first-ever world series win. Arlington, Mansfield, Everman, Grand Prairie, Crowley, Kennedale and Irving ISDs are all closed. Arlington ISD will play…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – On Thursday Governor Abbott made an unannounced trip to Israel with Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt, to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with other Israeli officials. He also plans on visiting with victims as well. Abbott stated that the purpose of the trip is to learn more about how Texas can…… MORE
LUBBOCK, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated the TCU Horned Frogs at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Both teams scored a touchdown in the first quarter, however the Red Raiders took the lead in the in the second quarter. The Horned Frogs made a comeback after scoring three touchdowns in the…… MORE
(AP) – Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging, creating an expansive amusement park operator with operations spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries. The combined company will include 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The company’s newly formed board will include six directors…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York jury has convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud charges. The 31-year-old California man was convicted Thursday in Manhattan federal court by jurors who rejected his testimony that he didn’t defraud customers. Bankman-Fried has been jailed since August, when a judge concluded he’d tried to influence prospective trial…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved $14.5 billion in military aid Thursday for Israel, a muscular U.S. response to the war with Hamas but also a partisan approach by new Speaker Mike Johnson that poses a direct challenge to Democrats and President Joe Biden. In a departure from norms, Johnson’s package required that the emergency…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Arlington ISD is joining in the festivities in honor of the Texas Rangers first-ever World Series win. The district announced Thursday that it is canceling classes on Friday, so students and staff can attend a celebratory parade near Globe Life Field tomorrow. “This is the first championship win for the…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) Arlington – The City of Arlington will honor the Texas Rangers first World Series Championship with a parade and ceremony on Friday, November 3. The events will take place in the Arlington Entertainment District and will be open free of charge to all fans. The parade is expected to begin at 12:15 p.m. with…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers won the World Series for the first time in franchise history on Wednesday night in Arizona. The Rangers were the first to put points on the board in the seventh inning. In the top of the 9th the Rangers moved ahead by 5. Final score Rangers 5 Arizona 0. Fans…… MORE
