EVENTS State Fair of Texas – 2017 theme is “Celebrating Texans,” a nod to the fair’s “past, present and future neighbors” General admission is $18. Details at bigtex.com Dallas Mavericks Open Practice – Friday at 11:30 at American Airlines Center. Admission is free and there is free parking in the Lexus garage. $2 popcorn and…… MORE
Congressman Roger Williams joined Hal Jay this morning to talk about how proposed tax reform will impact citizens and businesses.… MORE
GLEN FLORA, Texas (AP) – The damage Harvey inflicted on Texas’ cattle industry hasn’t been calculated yet. But there’s evidence that it might be less than initially feared and perhaps not as costly as Hurricane Ike. That came ashore in 2008 as a weaker storm but with more salty storm surge that wiped out pastures…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Health officials are warning that this flu season could be worse than usual, partly because of the recent spate of hurricanes and wildfires across the country. Natural disasters have forced many thousands of people to share close quarters in shelters or with family and friends and that’s a breeding ground for…… MORE
Garland (WBAP/KLIF) – The Department of Veterans Affairs has forced the closure of a Garland vocational training school. The Texas Veterans Commission Education Program withdrew its approval of the Retail Ready Career Center, which means the V.A. will no longer permit G.I. Bill benefits to pay for tuition, or any other school expenses. It did…… MORE