Yearly Archives: 2016

Dallas Wishes Union Station a Happy First Century

Dallas Wishes Union Station a Happy First Century

Mayor Mike Rawlings emcee’d the event, paying tribute to the building known as “the front door to Dallas”.   “This beautiful train depot, which cost about $6.5 million, including the land, established Dallas as the commercial, and transportation center of the Southwest,” said Rawlings. Other speakers included former Mayor and former US Trade Ambassador Ron…MORE

Ft. Worth Zoo Plans Expansion

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Fort Worth Zoo hopes to raise $10 million to fully fund an expansion that will include four exhibits that recreate African landscapes for its animals. The zoo has already started construction on “African Savanna,” which is scheduled to be complete in 2018. Ramona Bass has led the fundraising effort,…MORE

Big 12 Leaders Meeting In Dallas

DALLAS (AP) – The Big 12’s university presidents and commissioner Bob Bowlsby are meeting in Dallas to discuss the possibility of adding teams to the conference. A news conference is planned for 5:30 p.m. Monday with Bowlsby and Oklahoma President David Boren. The Big 12 has been analyzing expansion options for the last three months,…MORE

Pumpkins Galore at Dallas City Hall

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News)  Find a time to stop by Dallas City Hall after tonight. A floating autumn exhibit goes on display in the fountain at City Hall Plaza. The one-of-a kind artwork features hundreds of pumpkins just in time for the this weekend’s “Pumpkins on the Plaza” annual Halloween carnival. It’s even interactive. Citizens can take photos in…MORE