Yearly Archives: 2018

The State Fair of Texas Announces Finalists for 2018 Big Tex Awards

The State Fair of Texas Announces Finalists for 2018 Big Tex Awards

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has announced the 10 food finalists that will be available at this year’s fair. One of them is the Cotton Candy Taco — it’s creator Justin Martinez says being creative year after year is a challenge. “The hard part is not being too crazy where it’s going…MORE

Dallas Officials Consider Adding New Entrance to Love Field to Ease Congestion

Dallas Officials Consider Adding New Entrance to Love Field to Ease Congestion

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – As passenger traffic continues to grow at Dallas Love Field, city officials are looking at ways to ease traffic congestion. Cars pile in on the south side of the airport off Mockingbird Lane and Cedar Springs, and a new north side entrance is among solutions. Dallas Director of Aviation Mark Duebner told…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Discusses Possible Anthem Guidelines For Students Who Want to Kneel

Fort Worth ISD Discusses Possible Anthem Guidelines For Students Who Want to Kneel

Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A controversial conversation over national anthem protests is in the spotlight at Fort Worth ISD. District spokesman Clint Bond tells WFAA-TV that the district is considering guidelines as they face the possibility of protests among high school football players. The aim is to strike a balance between voicing opinions, but understanding…MORE

As drought lingers, Texas ranchers opt to reduce their herds

As drought lingers, Texas ranchers opt to reduce their herds

DALLAS (AP) — A growing number of Texas ranchers and farmers are trimming their livestock, or selling them altogether, as the persistent drought has eliminated water supplies and forage for the animals. Some landowners describe a boom-and-bust cycle playing out with increasing frequency as one drought follows another: a rancher builds up his livestock but…MORE