(WBAP/KLIF) — Visitors from across the nation and the world are Fort Worth bound, as the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo kicked off Friday, January 13th. The yearly event gives a huge economic boost to the area, as $115-million is pumped into the greater Fort Worth area. According to communications director Matt Brockman, the…… MORE
Denton ISD to Build District-Owned Medical Clinic
(WBAP/KLIF) — Denton ISD is getting into the health care business. The school board approved a measure to continue efforts to construct a district-owned Employee & Family Health & Wellness Vlinic. The district’s Chris Bomberger says the million dollar venture will not require additional funding. According to board member Jim Alexander, the school board voted…… MORE
Protests Against NCAA for Allowing Trans Athletes
(WBAP/KLIF) — The NCAA convention in San Antonio was met with protestors aimed at protecting women’s sports. Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines led a group of about two dozen demonstrators outside the NCAA convention, who were protesting the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports. The group also threatened the NCAA with legal action if…… MORE
911 Calls From Jewish Synagogue Hostage Stand-off Released
(WBAP/KLIF) — Sunday marks the anniversary of the hostage situation at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville. It’s been nearly a year since Malik Faisal Akram held four hostages at gunpoint during a 12-hour stand-off at a Jewish synagogue in Colleyville. The FBI has released 911 calls from the incident where Akram held Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker…… MORE
American Airlines Gets Big Boost in 4th Quarter
(WBAP/KLIF) — The holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines boosts competitors. American Airlines is raising its forecast of revenue and profit in the fourth quarter. the Fort Worth-based airline said Thursday that it earned $1.12 to $1.17 per share in the quarter, nearly double its previous forecast. The airline says revenue was 16% or 17% above…… MORE