DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Big Tex was put in his annual spot at Fair Park on Friday and he’s sporting a new patch to honor Hurricane Harvey victims and raise some much needed relief funds. The patch reads “Texas Strong” and will be sold as a button throughout the Fair this year, with proceeds going toward…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas is changing the name of Robert E. Lee park to Oak Lawn Park for now. The City of Dallas Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously on Friday to temporarily revert to the park’s previous name until the city decides on a permanent name. Board President Robert Abtahi said the plan…… MORE
(CNN) — Sen. John McCain announced Friday in a statement that he cannot “in good conscience” vote for the GOP’s latest plan to overhaul Obamacare, likely ending Republicans’ latest effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. “I cannot in good conscience vote for the Graham-Cassidy proposal,” the Arizona Republican said in a statement.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Catholic Diocese of Dallas is providing relief to people affected by the deadly Mexico City earthquake, locally and in Mexico. Bishop Edward Burns is asking pastors to extend holy hours and hold prayer services for people struggling with the tragedy that left more than 200 people dead. Annette Taylor with the Diocese…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is moving forward with a plan to demolish the house where a 13-year-old Lancaster girl was murdered after being kidnapped earlier this year. Shavon Randle’s family asked the city to take the house down because it reminds them and the community of her tragic death. Dallas County District…… MORE