Yearly Archives: 2017

Federal Judge Grants Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott Temporary Restraining Order Against NFL Suspension

Federal Judge Grants Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott Temporary Restraining Order Against NFL Suspension

SHERMAN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott may not be on the sidelines much this season. A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the National Football League in regards to the six-game suspension it handed down to Elliott last month for violating the league’s domestic violence policy. The ruling blocks…MORE

Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry Dies in Helicopter Crash

Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry Dies in Helicopter Crash

NEW YORK (AP) – Troy Gentry, one half of the award-winning country music duo Montgomery Gentry, has died in a helicopter crash. He was 50. The group’s website says Gentry “was tragically killed in a helicopter crash” that occurred around 1 p.m. Friday in Medford, New Jersey. The group was supposed to perform Friday at…MORE

North Texas Travel Agent Offers Advice as Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Ahead of Hurricane Irma

North Texas Travel Agent Offers Advice as Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Ahead of Hurricane Irma

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Thousands of flights have been cancelled to and from Florida as airlines prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to hit the U.S. mainland on Sunday. North Texas-based carriers American and Southwest Airlines are urging passengers to check their websites for flight information and customer accommodation policies. Alex Ramsey,…MORE

Dallas City Council Member Defends Removal of Confederate Monument

Dallas City Council Member Defends Removal of Confederate Monument

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas City Councilman Philip Kingston joined the Morning News to defend taking down the Robert E. Lee statue with Hal and Brian. Kingston was one of thirteen council members to vote that the statue needed to be removed from Lee Park in Oak Lawn. He said he believes that the council heard from everyone who…MORE

City Crews Clean Up Abandoned House Where Lancaster Girl was Murdered

City Crews Clean Up Abandoned House Where Lancaster Girl was Murdered

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas Code Compliance cleared high weeds and litter from the abandoned house in South Dallas where 13-year-old Shavon Randle was murdered earlier this year. Crews also removed a memorial from in front of the house which honored Randle. City officials say the house could be torn down and another memorial or park…MORE