Yearly Archives: 2016

Union Station Renamed to Honor Johnson

Union Station Renamed to Honor Johnson

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Thousands of people a day pass through Dallas’ Union Station transportation hub.  That’s why Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Erik Wilson says it’s an appropriate landmark to name after Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. “She’s been an extraordinary advocate for the City of Dallas when it comes to transportation,” said Wilson.  “I see this…MORE

Nicole Osei 10/11/16; Food Journey: Learning to Cook as a Vegetarian

Nicole Osei 10/11/16; Food Journey: Learning to Cook as a Vegetarian

About five years ago, I became a vegetarian. It wasn’t for health reasons or some awful experience I had with meat — it was just a philosophical decision that I made. Before that, I hadn’t eaten beef or pork in over 20 years. People ask me if I miss eating meat, seafood or poultry, and I…MORE

Makerspace Opens in Fort Worth

Makerspace Opens in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News)  The public can learn more about 3D printing, robotics, and electronics in Fort Worth. The city’s library opened a “makerspace” at the northwest branch on Crystal Lake Drive. The library calls the area Panther Lab. It’s open for 16 hours a week over a span of 4 days and completely free and chock-full…MORE

Blue Bell Expands Voluntary Recall of Ice Cream with Cookie Dough

Brenham (WBAP/KLIF News) – The company initially recalled two types of ice cream back in September over concerns that a cookie dough ingredient provided by a third-party supplier, Aspen Hills Inc., could contain listeria. Now, Blue Bell is expanding the recall to all products that contain cookie dough. According to its website, the company initiated the expanded…MORE

Bacteria That Cause Leggionaires’ Disease Found in Maintenance Hangers at DFW Airport

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Small amounts of the bacteria that cause Legionnaries’ disease have been found in the water at four American Airlines maintenance hangers at the Dallas/Fort Worth International airport. The company issued a letter to employees that stated the bacteria was found in water from eight shower heads as well as a few sink…MORE