IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Setting a new standard for highly amenitized urban office spaces, Williams Square Plaza, home to the iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas, will soon have a new, fresh look thanks to the City of Irving’s $7.8 million investment. By removing a portion of the existing granite pavement to promote a sleek, urban greenspace, the…… MORE
COVID Vaccine Site at Fair Park Celebrates Milestone
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The COVID vaccination hub at Dallas’ Fair Park celebrated a milestone on Wednesday. The 250,000th shot was administered just after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Quincy Williams was surprised to be the recipient of the celebratory vaccination. “I wasn’t expecting this,” Williams said. “But I’m excited I got the shot. Now that I have…… MORE
Reforms to Texas’ Energy Grid Begin Moving After Blackout
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Proposed overhauls of Texas’ power grid that buckled during February’s deadly winter storm are moving through the state legislature. Some of the reforms passed Tuesday in the Texas Capitol include new oversight and mandates that power plants prepare for more extreme weather. More than 100 people died in subfreezing weather in…… MORE
Three North Texas Teachers on Leave, District Investigates Language Used on Social Studies Test
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD announced on Wednesday that three teachers are on administrative leave after the district learned that the teachers are accused of using inappropriate language about Asian Americans on a secondary social studies test. “Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD values our diverse community of learners and staff.,” the district said in a statement. “Actions…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: When Will Gas Prices Get Back To Normal…Or Will They?
Jay Young, owner of King Operating in Dallas, joined the WBAP Morning News to discuss they latest rise in gas prices, and what the future of prices will look like in the Biden administration. … MORE