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$140 Million in Ongoing Renovations To Make Cotton Bowl World’s Premier Event Facility

$140 Million in Ongoing Renovations To Make Cotton Bowl World’s Premier Event Facility

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – The lead architect in the design for Cotton Bowl renovations expects fans will enjoy the upgraded facility so much, the Cotton Bowl could become a world leading destination event center. Bryan Trubey of Overland Partners designed upgrades to the Cotton Bowl with a budget of $140 million dollars. Trubey says major…MORE

Norman Lear Dies At Age of 101

Norman Lear Dies At Age of 101

LOS ANGELES – (WBAP/KLIF) – Television’s legendary writer/producer/developer Norman Lear has died in Los Angeles at the age of 101. Lear revolutionized American comedy with popular early 1970’s sitcoms including “All in the Family”, “Sanford and Son”, among others. Lear had established himself as a top comedy writer and nabbed a 1968 Oscar nomination for…MORE

Dallas Firefighter Victim of Alleged Drunk Driver

Dallas Firefighter Victim of Alleged Drunk Driver

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas firefighter on the job since 2012 has been seriously injured in a crash involving a suspected inebriated driver. Dallas Police say Kenneth Burke was riding his motorcycle early Sunday morning when he was struck and run over by 51 year old Crescencio Del Rio Rodriguez on Columbia Avenue. Burke’s…MORE

Murder Trial of Seattle Visitor to Dallas Underway; Dallas County

Murder Trial of Seattle Visitor to Dallas Underway; Dallas County

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – A murder trial for the first of three suspects in the killing of a 23 year old woman visiting Dallas from Seattle is expected to get underway today in Dallas County. Lisa Dykes is one of three suspects facing trial in connection with the murder of Botello. Botello was last seen…MORE

Navarro County Volunteer Fire Departments Warn No Contract May Mean No Help When Called

Navarro County Volunteer Fire Departments Warn No Contract May Mean No Help When Called

NAVARRO COUNTY – (WBAP/KLIF) – Navarro County Volunteer Fire Departments warn they may not have the gasoline to dispatch help to county residents involved in a fire or needing medical help. The current contract with volunteer fire departments in the county expired two months ago, leaving 23 departments whtout the monthly $800 to run them.…MORE