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Garland Police Department is Getting Ready for Independence Day Early

Garland Police Department is Getting Ready for Independence Day Early

On Friday, June 24, Garland police is getting a jump start on patrolling the area for Independence Day with increased DWI patrolling. Officer Felicia Jones says this is really important for the holiday. “And not just for the fourth of July. Just anytime we can have more officers on the street to enforce these laws.…MORE

Klyde Warren celebrating National Food Truck Day on Friday and this weekend

Klyde Warren celebrating National Food Truck Day on Friday and this weekend

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) Friday, June 24, is national food truck day. On Saturday, June 25, there will be a celebration at Klyde Warren Park to commemorate this national day and 10 years of serving Dallas communities. The celebration is happening from 11:00 am – 7:30 pm there will be live music, free games, photo-ops, and fun…MORE

Scottish Rite for Children Buys Land in Celina

Scottish Rite for Children Buys Land in Celina

CELINA (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Celina announced this week that Scottish Rite for Children has purchased a 76-acre parcel of land at the Dallas North Tollway and Collin County Outer Loop. Scottish Rite for Children becomes the second major North Texas healthcare provider to stake claim to land that sits alongside the future Tollway…MORE

Texas House Democrats Call for Special Session

Texas House Democrats Call for Special Session

The Texas House Democratic Caucus is calling on Governor Abbott to call a special session related to last month’s elementary school massacre in Uvalde. “Texans want common sense gun reform,” said Caucus Chairman, Rep. Chris Turner. “Including raising the age to purchase an assault weapon, enacting extreme risk protective orders, closing background check loopholes, and…MORE

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Kicks Off Summer Meal Program

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Kicks Off Summer Meal Program

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A number of non-profits in North Texas are rolling out their summer meal programs for kids who are experiencing food insecurity. Many North Texas children were getting their meals from free-programs while in school and are need of the help to sustain them during the summer months. The United Way…MORE