AP – (WBAP/KLIF) – The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms. The hearing Wednesday came as lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives. The hearing began with recorded testimony from…… MORE
Dallas City Council Addresses Affordable Housing Concerns
DALLAS, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – On Wednesday the Dallas City Council called a specialty meeting to address affordable housing. One proposal recommended changing the development code to allow for more triplexes and quad units in neighborhoods that only allow single family homes. Another called for lowering the minimum square footage for single family home lots.…… MORE
New 911 Call Center In Tarrant County Will Serve Multiple Areas
LAKE WORTH, TX – (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County is getting a new 911 call center. The Northwest Emergency Communications Center will be based in Lake Worth, however the operators working there will be responsible for getting help to people in a much larger area. The cities of Lake Worth, Saginaw, Eagle Mountain Saginaw ISD are…… MORE
Experts Weigh How Drone Strike Response May Affect Biden Campaign
(WBAP/KLIF) — The country awaits President Biden’s response to the drone strike that killed three U.S. soldiers. SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson believes directly striking Iran may result in escalation, which may not go over well with Americans. Not many U.S. citizens are ready for a wider conflict in the Middle East. Wilson says…… MORE
Dog Romp App May Help Pet Owners Heeding Veterinarian’s “No Dog Interaction” Advice.
DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – As a mysterious and sometimes fatal dog illness spreads across the nation and appears to have been detected in Texas now, many veterinarians advise dog owners avoid allowing their pooch to have interaction with other dogs. That can mean no trips to the dog park or dog run areas allowing them…… MORE