DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The American Red Cross has not been as busy as it has in the past few weeks than during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Anita Foster, with the Red Cross, says that is how bad it has been after several severe storms hit Texas. The Red Cross is calling on additional volunteers…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2016
President Obama Declares Disaster in Four Texas Counties
HOUSTON (AP) – President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in four Texas counties, including the county where Houston is located, that suffered severe flooding after heavy rainfall last week. The declaration covers Harris County, home to Houston, along with Fayette, Grimes and Parker counties. It enables residents to received federal grants for temporary…… MORE
Attorney Speaks Out on Potential “Soup Lawsuit”
MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News) A man who considered suing over soup is now speaking out. Dwain Downing is an attorney in Arlington and says a recent experience at a Mansfield restaurant left a bad taste in his mouth. He went to “Our Place” earlier this month and ordered the Saturday special, which included soup, but the waitress told him…… MORE
Sample Food at the Iron Fork Challenge
DALLAS (WBAP/ KLIF News) Bring your appetite to Fair Park. Judges will be choosing the best offerings from local chefs at the “Dallas Observer Iron Fork Challenge” hosted by Whole Foods. While the chefs battle to turn a basket of groceries into a masterpiece, guests get to sample tastings from local restaurants. The best chef takes home the…… MORE
Cornyn, Cruz Push for Federal Aid
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz said they’ll work to get a federal disaster declaration for counties hit hard by severe weather this month.… MORE