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Dedication Planned Saturday in West For Explosion Memorial

Dedication Planned Saturday in West For Explosion Memorial

WEST, Texas (AP) — Ceremonies will be held this weekend in a Central Texas town to remember the 15 people killed in a 2013 fertilizer plant fire and explosion. Organizers say the City of West Fallen Heroes Memorial will be dedicated at 10 a.m. Saturday. The April 17, 2013, blast at the West Fertilizer Co.…MORE

Five Area City Mayors Recognized for Funding DFW 64 Mile Connector Trail

Five Area City Mayors Recognized for Funding DFW 64 Mile Connector Trail

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Regional Transportation Council recognizes mayors from the five area cities for helping to fund a trail that will stretch 64 miles from Downtown Fort Worth to Downtown Dallas. Mayors from Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Irving and Dallas have been a part of the Veloweb Trail since 2013. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams…MORE

Social Media Comments Prompt Safety Concerns for State Representative from Plano

Social Media Comments Prompt Safety Concerns for State Representative from Plano

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The Collin County Sheriff’s office said Thursday it has concerns about the safety of State Representative Jeff Leach of Plano. Rep. Leach chairs the state committee hearing testimony about a bill that would criminalize women who have abortions. He said this week he doesn’t support it and that the bill wouldn’t get…MORE