Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a longtime Democrat, said he’s switched parties. In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Johnson said that he’s changing his party affiliation to Republican. Johnson served in the Texas Legislature for nine years before he was elected mayor in 2019. Johnson wrote, “Next spring, I will…… MORE
September is National Recovery-Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts is urged to call the 24/7 Suicide Crisis Line at 988 or text “HELLO” to 741741. Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – Health and recovery treatment experts say that it is not uncommon for mental health disorders and substance use disorders to happen simultaneously; and, that it is important and necessary to highlight awareness…… MORE
Strikes Against Automakers Spread to 38 Locations in 20 States, Stellantis and GM Targets Include 2 North Texas Plants
The president of the United Auto Workers said Friday the union will expand its strike against major automakers by walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis facilities in 20 states. The UAW on Friday targeted distribution centers, not production plants. That includes workers at the Stellantis Dallas Parts Distribution Center in Carrollton and the…… MORE
Unseasonably Warm Steamy Weather this Weekend with Scattered Storms; Some Severe
Scattered to numerous, showers and storms will develop across eastern North Texas this morning, then linger across the far eastern areas this afternoon. A few storms could be strong to severe, as well as contain locally heavy rainfall that may produce localized minor flooding. Dallas- Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas is in store for more…… MORE
Cowboys Cornerback Trevon Diggs Could be Out for the Season
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a knee injury during practice Thursday afternoon. Diggs was spotted leaving practice early on crutches and according to the team is having the knee evaluated. According to dallascowboys.com Diggs is expected to pop up on Thursday’s practice report as limited, but evaluations following his MRI and official diagnosis will…… MORE