OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – T. Boone Pickens, who amassed a fortune as an oil tycoon and corporate raider and gave much of it away as a philanthropist, has died. He was 91. Spokesman Jay Rosser confirmed Pickens’ death Wednesday to The Associated Press. Pickens made his first millions in oil, burnishing an image as a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says his administration will propose banning thousands of flavors used in e-cigarettes amid an outbreak of breathing problems tied to vaping. State and federal health authorities are investigating hundreds of breathing illnesses reported in people who have used e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. No single device, ingredient or additive…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano ISD is making changes to its stadium bag policy to better protect students and fans. According to the district, the are new policies are meant to to promote the safety and security of Plano ISD students and visitors by limiting the size and type of bags that spectators can bring in.…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- One of the largest North Texas health care providers takes action to fight the nation-wide opioid crisis. Medical City Healthcare’s efforts to reduce the opioid crisis have paid off with a 21% decrease in opioid prescriptions in North Texas. They’ve developed a three-pronged approach to tackle this issue. With the first phase, Physicians…… MORE
DFW (WBAP/KLIF News) – In conjunction with the numerous ceremonies across North Texas honoring the almost 3,000 people who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the 18th anniversary, the Communities Foundation of Texas is celebrating its annual Freedom Day. Sejal Desai with CFT said volunteers will spend Wednesday working various service projects across…… MORE