Fort Worth (WBAP/ KLIF News) – The Texas triple-digit temperatures are benefiting high school students this weekend when a unique form of racing comes to Texas Motor Speedway. 29 high school teams from 14 different states will be competing in a Solar Car Challenge driving from Fort Worth to Palmdale California. That’s over a thousand…… MORE
Parker County (WBAP/ KLIF) – Horseshoe Bend residents have been without water after a large leak that drained the ground shortage tanks. Andrew Keese with Texas Commission of Environmental Quality said they made repairs after receiving numerous complaints however, the community is still under a boil water notice. Keese said they were originally given a…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Rangers are suspending all promotions and advertising deals with Papa Johns. Friday’s announcement from the team comes amid a scandal involving a racial slur used by Papa John’s Pizza founder John Schnatter. The Rangers have partnered with the pizza chain for years with deals like getting discounts based on a…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Starting Friday night Texas Department of Transportation will close US 75 northbound between Royal Lane and Forest Lane at White Rock Creek due to bridge repairs. Tony Hartzel with the Texas Department of Transportation said the closure will continue until Monday at 5 am. The White Rock Bike Trail between Royal Lane…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Austin will be the location of a new Army command headquarters. U.S. officials said Friday that the new site will focus on how to modernize the service and prepare for future wars. Fifteen cities were considered. The five finalists were Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Austin. “The Army chose Austin because it…… MORE