DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The North Texas Irish Festival makes its triumphant return to Dallas’s Fair Park March 4-6, bringing with it all the music, dance, culture and excitement that this well-loved, family-friendly event creates to celebrate the rich tradition of Irish and Celtic culture. In celebration of this 40th festival, the event’s theme, “40 Shades of…… MORE
Outgoing Dallas ISD Superintendent Gives Final State of District Address
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The outgoing Dallas ISD Superintendent has confidence in the district’s future. During his final State of the District Address on Friday, Michael Hinojosa said the district is facing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, but that the district is thriving in many aspects. “In the 1990’s we had five superintendents in five…… MORE
Local Nonprofit Launches Fundraising Campaign to aid Ukrainian Refugees in Eastern Europe
HURST (WBAP/KLIF)-With a 61-year history delivering spiritual encouragement to the people of Eastern Europe, Eastern European Mission (EEM) is utilizing its long-term, trusted relationships with vetted organizations in Poland, Romania, Slovakia and other nations receiving Ukrainian refugees to ensure the right aid can be delivered quickly where it’s most needed. The ministry is currently accepting…… MORE
Texas National Guard Mark One Year Anniversary Of Operation Lone Star
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas National Guard marked the one-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star on Friday. According to the Governor, the mission was launched in response to failed policies of the Biden administration. It Officially began on March 4, 2021, and integrates DPS assets,…… MORE
US Employers Added 678,000 Jobs in February, Unemployment Rate Dips to 3.8%
WASHINGTON D.C. (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Labor Department’s February jobs report is good news for the nation’s economy as the omicron COVID-19 wave begins to fade. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic’s report shows employers added a robust 678,000 jobs with gains in leisure and hospitality, health care, construction and professional and business service. The report…… MORE