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New Executive Director Plans to Restore, Revitalize Fair Park

New Executive Director Plans to Restore, Revitalize Fair Park

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The new Executive Director of Fair Park is addressing challenges the park is facing amid an effort to revitalize it. ‘Fair Park First’ announced, earlier this summer, Brian Luallen as Executive Director of  the nonprofit devoted to restoring, revitalizing, and renewing the National Historic Landmark. “The board of Fair Park First is…MORE

Plans Being Finalized to Remove Crane from Dallas Apartment Complex

Plans Being Finalized to Remove Crane from Dallas Apartment Complex

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The apartment complex condemned following a crane collapse last month now has clearance to remove the crane from the building. Officials with OSHA said Thursday the investigation into the collapse that left one woman dead, and more than 500 residents displaced, has reached a point where the crane can be removed. “OSHA…MORE

Collin Creek Mall in Plano Holds Farewell Party Ahead of Demolition

Collin Creek Mall in Plano Holds Farewell Party Ahead of Demolition

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s the end of an era in Plano. Residents will say goodbye to the iconic Collin Creek Mall at a party Friday night before it’s closed and demolished to create space for a new $1 billion mixed-use development. The City of Plano’s Peter Braster said the event is way for citizens of…MORE

[VIDEO] Man Pistol-Whipped During Buy-Sell App Transaction in Grand Prairie

[VIDEO] Man Pistol-Whipped During Buy-Sell App Transaction in Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie, TX (WBAP/KLIF) –  Grand Prairie police are asking for help trying in identifying three alleged thieves who they say pistol whipped a man during a meet-up to sell his laptop. Using the ‘LetGo’ app, the seller arranged to meet the potential buyers at a tom thumb store. Chelsea Kretz with Grand Prairie Police…MORE