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Rose Garden to Recognize North Texas ‘Rosie the Riveters’ for War Contributions

Rose Garden to Recognize North Texas ‘Rosie the Riveters’ for War Contributions

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Meet Wilda Stephens…she’s a 97-year-old Fort Worth resident, and had a hand in making history for women. She was a ‘Riveter’. At only 18 years old, instead of going back to college right away, she had another opportunity to fill jobs left from men off to serve during World War 2. “Everyone…MORE

UK Official says Tanker Seizure by Iran an ‘Escalation’

UK Official says Tanker Seizure by Iran an ‘Escalation’

(AP) – UK Chamber of Shipping CEO Bob Sanguinetti says the seizure of a British oil tanker by Iranian forces represents an escalation in tensions in the Persian Gulf that makes it clear more protection for merchant vessels is urgently needed. He said Friday the action is “in violation of international regulations which protect ships…MORE

Salvation Army Offers a Place for North Texans to Cool Down from the Summer Heat

Salvation Army Offers a Place for North Texans to Cool Down from the Summer Heat

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Salvation Army’s summer heat relief program officially launched this week, as heat indexes in surpass 100 degrees. The Salvation Army is activating 13 Cooling Stations across the DFW Metroplex to provide relief for the homeless, people without air conditioning, and those whose jobs require them to work outside. According to the…MORE

Charges Upgraded to Murder in Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Former Dallas City Councilwoman

Charges Upgraded to Murder in Drunk Driving Crash that Killed Former Dallas City Councilwoman

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Charges were upgraded Friday for the suspected drunk driver jailed in the deaths of a former Dallas City Councilwoman and her daughter. 36-year-old Jonathan Moore has five previous DWI convictions. According to Dallas Police, the car he was driving hit 57-year-old Carolyn Davis’ vehicle head-on Monday on Ledbetter Drive in Dallas, killing…MORE