Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker is praising law enforcement in her State of the City address to business leaders Friday. “Target announced it was closing nine stores in four major cities. New York, Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco – all because theft, violence, and crime. Without the right balance in public safety, cities fall apart,”…… MORE
Dallas Animal Services Over 160% Capacity
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is dealing with overcrowding at it’s main location, that’s forcing dogs to share kennels. The facility is operating at 165% capacity, as of Thursday, and as their average daily intake is nearing 60 dogs and cats. According to DAS Assistant General Manager Sarah Sheek, the problem is causing animal…… MORE
Hell’s Half Acre Set for Halloween Terror
(WBAP/KLIF) — The National Retail Federation expects Halloween to generate a record $12.2 billion in sales this year. In addition, North Texans are seeking spooky entertainment, such as the Cutting Edge Haunted House in Fort Worth. Owner Todd James says the backdrop is a 100-year-old abandoned meat-packing plant on Hell’s Half Acre and features live…… MORE
Fort Worth Allocates Additional Funds to Address Homelessness
(WBAP/KLIF) — Four municipal departments have joined forces to attack homelessness in Fort Worth. Neighborhood services, along with Code Compliance, Police and Fire have each requested more funding in the 2024 budget to provide greater assistance to the city’s homeless families. Scott Daniels with the City of Fort Worth says their team has seen a…… MORE
AAA Texas in Maui for Tourism Re-Opening
(WBAP/KLIF) — AAA-Texas is in Maui to promote travel to the Aloha State as residents continue to suffer the economic disaster following August’s wildfires. The devastating fires that burned parts of Maui two months ago took life, property, and critical income which impacted thousands of Hawaiians. Now, Doug Shupe with AAA-Texas says the West Maui…… MORE