DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A world series berth for the Texas Rangers means more merchandise and more watch parties. The extended post-season leads to a boost in the local economy as bars and restaurants make orders for another couple weeks of Rangers games. Sporting goods stores across the metroplex adjusted their hours after the Rangers advanced…… MORE
FIFA Executives Visit DFW as Specifics on World Cup Loom
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas 2026 World Cup delegation welcomed FIFA leaders to town on Tuesday as the planning and preparation for what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in DFW history, FIFA World Cup 2026™, continues. The Dallas visit kicks off the second wave of visits by FIFA and FIFA26 officials to…… MORE
Republicans Nominate Rep. Tom Emmer for Speaker; Drops Out within the Afternoon
Update at 3:30pm: Hours after he was nominated, Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota dropped out of the House Speakers race leaving republicans having to ask what is next. Emmer learned very quickly he would likely not have the support necessary to win enough republicans to gain the speakership. Former President Donald Trump had opposed Emmer…… MORE
General Motor’s Arlington Plant Joins United Auto Workers Union Strike
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The United Auto Workers Union confirmed Tuesday that its local chapter in Arlington has shut down General Motors largest plant. In a social media post, workers could be seen walking out of the plant on Abrams Street near 360. Local 276 president Keith Crowell said GM’s Arlington plant employs around…… MORE
Little Elm Police Searching for Suspects in Deadly Shooting at Weekend House Party
LITTLE ELM (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Little Elm Police Department has released surveillance video of five people who may have information about a shooting at a house party over the weekend the claimed the life of a Frisco ISD varsity basketball player. 17-year-old Keith Slaughter was one of three people who were shot at…… MORE