DALLAS- WBAP/KLIF – Engineers say an additional seven million dollars is required in repairs to make the Dallas Margaret McDermott Pedestrian Bridge accessible by pedestrians. They say despite the 115 million dollars spent to build the pedestrian bridge, all cables must be replaced before it will be safe for pedestrians to access and use. …… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington is working to ease congestion and improve roads in Southeast Arlington. The $4.5 million project will expand Collins St. between Mayfield Rd. and I-20. City engineer Chris Funches said it will add additional lanes, and turn lanes at both Arbrook Boulevard and IH-20. “Currently everything North of Mayfield is three lanes…by adding…… MORE
GAINESVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- Hundreds of people line the streets to show their respect for the Medal of Honor recipients during a motorcade from DFW Airport to Gainesville. Eddie Shauf with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce says motorcycles, emergency and law enforcement vehicles will escort recipients of the Military’s highest and most prestigious award. “Right now the city is…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn says what happened to President Donald Trump as a candidate and while in office is unprecedented. Cornyn’s comments came just hours after comments at the White House Wednesday where President Trump claimed what led to the start of the special counsel probe was treasonous. Senator Cornyn stopping short of agreeing…… MORE
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A family of red tail hawks is occupying the lone light pole on a construction site in Plano. According to the City of Plano, a construction crew working the Carpenter Park renovation project noticed a red tail hawks nest while taking down the light pole. Experts we’re called out and spotted the parents. The…… MORE