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Universally Inclusive and Wheelchair Accessible ‘Dream Park’ Opens in Fort Worth

Universally Inclusive and Wheelchair Accessible ‘Dream Park’ Opens in Fort Worth

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A new universally inclusive playground just opened in Fort Worth’s Trinity Park. The Dream Park is wheelchair accessible with rubber surfaces and wider equipment so that children of all abilities can play.  Dream Park Non-Profit President Rachel Churchill said this park has been a vision for six years and is completely funded through…MORE

North Texas, World Reacts to Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

North Texas, World Reacts to Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

(WBAP/KLIF) – Reports of a fire at the historic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris spread around the globe Monday. President Trump took to Twitter with his response: So horrible to watch the massive fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Perhaps flying water tankers could be used to put it out. Must act quickly! —…MORE

New Grant Allows Dallas Gang Unit to Double in Size

New Grant Allows Dallas Gang Unit to Double in Size

(WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas’ gang unit is about to double in size. Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, two new prosecutors and one additional investigator will be added to the team. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the new members are needed to help deal with groups such as MS…MORE

Fire Breaks Out at Top of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Fire Breaks Out at Top of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Update at 1:25pm: (AP) – Part of the spire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has collapsed amid a raging fire. Police in Paris say the cause of the massive fire enveloping the spire of Notre Dame Cathedral isn’t yet known. The French capital’s police department said no deaths have been reported from Monday’s fire.…MORE

‘Texas Baptist Men’ Deploys to East Texas After Tornado

‘Texas Baptist Men’ Deploys to East Texas After Tornado

(WBAP/KLIF) – Volunteers from North Texas are helping the East Texas town’s ravaged by an EF-3 tornado Saturday get back on their feet. The organization, Texas Baptist Men, deployed volunteers to Alto and Franklin Sunday to provide disaster relief. “Units that are deployed include chainsaw, feeding, shower, temporary roof, electrical support, and chaplains,” said TBM…MORE