Yearly Archives: 2019

The Perfect Storm:  Flu Ravages the Nation In Time for Holiday Travel

The Perfect Storm: Flu Ravages the Nation In Time for Holiday Travel

FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Flu is making an early appearance nationwide and across North Texas this year, in time for holiday travel to help spread the sometimes deadly virus.  Chief Epidemiologist Russ Jones warns the flu has killed up to 90 thousand Americans in some years.  Those with compromised immune systems (suffering from COPD,…MORE

Microsoft Expands Operations in Las Colinas, New Tech Center Brings over 550 Jobs

Microsoft Expands Operations in Las Colinas, New Tech Center Brings over 550 Jobs

 IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Microsoft expands it’s operations in North Texas, bringing over 550 jobs to the area. The Microsoft campus in Las Colinas opened in 2001 but with a $31 million investment, they were able to complete a campus expansion this week with the Microsoft Technology Center. Campus director Raamel Mitchell said the Las Colinas Campus…MORE

Carrollton Business Owner Being Investigated for Alleged Investments Fraud

Carrollton Business Owner Being Investigated for Alleged Investments Fraud

CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – A Carrollton business owner who was once sent to prison for investments fraud is again under investigation. The Texas Securities Board and the Carrollton Police Department raided the Carrollton-based investment business of Robert Joseph Mangiafico Jr. on Thursday. Mangiafico is on parole from a 40-year prison sentence for stealing $655,000 from elderly widows…MORE

Minnie’s Food Pantry of Plano Dishes Up Meals and Growing Hunger Issues

Minnie’s Food Pantry of Plano Dishes Up Meals and Growing Hunger Issues

PLANO – WBAP/KLIF – Minnie’s Food Pantry is readying to dish up healthy Thanksgiving style meals to more than 2200 families Saturday morning at it’s headquarters, 661 18th Street in Plano. The event will mark the offering of more than 10 million meals to date given at no charge by Minnie’s.  Founder Dr. Cheryl Jackson…MORE