(WBAP/KLIF) — While many are hoping for Saturday night’s drawing for the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot, one lucky Texan has already won the $360-million Mega Millions jackpot. The winner bought the ticket at a Stripes on Sherwood Bay in San Angelo, according to the Texas Lottery. The Powerball jackpot is the fifth-largest lottery prize in…… MORE
Israel Declares War After Vicious Attack by Palestinians on Israeli Citizens
UPDATE 4:45 PM – The Washington Post reports a spokesman for Hamas tells the BBC it received direct support from Iran to carry out the multi pronged attacks on Israel that began Saturday. In response to those attacks, Israel has now declared war against Hamas, reports more than 1,100 people killed, about 100 people including…… MORE
Plans to Renovate Cotton Bowl Revealed
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Fair Park partners said Friday that a new project to renovate the Cotton Bowl will transform Dallas’ 277-acre fairgrounds. Planned renovations focus on Cotton Bowl Stadium, a privately funded Community Park Complex and the Music Hall at Fair Park. The venue projects will be funded by the Brimer Bill as part of…… MORE
Plano ISD is Reviewing Their Book Policy
PLANO – (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano ISD is reviewing their book policy after parents expressed concerns that some books in the library contained sexually explicit content. On Friday superintendent Therese Williams announced that the district would be reviewing their book policy that has been in place since August of 2022. To strengthen the policy the district…… MORE
Breakthrough in Talks After UAW Threatens to Expand Strike to Arlington Plant
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Friday it will not expand its strikes against Detroit’s three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants. Union President Shawn Fain told workers in a video appearance that additional plants could be added to the strikes later. The announcement…… MORE