Yearly Archives: 2018

George Bush ‘Very Touched’ by Mourners

George Bush ‘Very Touched’ by Mourners

HOUSTON (AP) – A family spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush decided at the last minute to greet mourners paying their respects to his wife, Barbara. Jim McGrath tells The Associated Press that Bush was watching live video from the Houston church where his wife’s casket had arrived early Friday. Hundreds of people had…MORE

Gas Prices Jump In North Texas In The Face Of Global Tensions

DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)- Drivers in north Texas can thank rising tensions in Syria and increased oil demand for a 10 cent increase for a gallon of gas within the last week. Patrick DeHaan, Petroleum Analyst with www.gasbuddy.com says he expects the price to continue to rise before a correction in June. “There is always seasonality to gas…MORE

Southwest Gives $5,000, Apology To Passengers Of Flight 1380

Southwest Gives $5,000, Apology To Passengers Of Flight 1380

DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)- Southwest Airlines has issued a written apology and a gesture of goodwill to the passengers of flight 1380. The company confirmed Friday that A $5,000 check along with the apology is in the mail. Flight 1380 made an emergency landing on Tuesday in Philadelphia because of an engine explosion which killed New Mexico banking…MORE

Democratic Candidate Beto O’Rourke’s Stops in McKinney During North Texas Tour

Democratic Candidate Beto O’Rourke’s Stops in McKinney During North Texas Tour

MCKINNEY  (WBAP/KLIF News) – Democratic Senate Candidate Beto O’Rourke continued his North Texas tour this morning in McKinney, speaking to hundreds of supporters about wanting to fix Congress and push for Universal Healthcare. Ken Smith, who recently turned Democrat, was at the rally and said O’Rourke gives him hope. “I really see the things the…MORE

President George W. Bush Honors U2 Lead Singer

DALLAS(WBAP/KLIF)- Rock star Bono made a trip to Texas Thursday to accept the first ever George W. Bush medal for distinguished leadership for his efforts to combat aids in Africa. President George W. Bush says that the lead singer of U2 was a critical partner in the effort “It’s the work we began and the…MORE