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Amazon-Whole Foods Market Merger Slashing Prices Starting April 3rd

Amazon-Whole Foods Market Merger Slashing Prices Starting April 3rd

 AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF)- Amazon-owned Whole Foods Market announces a third round of price cuts starting Wednesday, April 3rd. Customers will save on hundreds of items in store and online, saving an average of 20% on select items. Amazon Whole Foods released a statement saying, “The sales have an emphasis on high quality, peak-of-season produce, including greens, tomatoes,…MORE

Dallas Mayor Reflects on Four Significant Moments as Mayor

Dallas Mayor Reflects on Four Significant Moments as Mayor

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says four main events stick with him as he reflects on his two terms in office. The first moment for Rawlings was the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Assassination in November of 2013. “Everybody was very nervous because we could come out as the ‘City of Hate’ again,”…MORE

One Dead After Chemical Plant Fire

One Dead After Chemical Plant Fire

Update at 1:15pm: Authorities say one person is confirmed dead after a fire at a chemical plant near Houston. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says two other people were life-flighted after the fire broke out Tuesday at KMCO in Crosby. Their conditions weren’t immediately known. Gonzalez says preliminary information shows that the chemical isobutylene initially started…MORE

Distracted Driving Top of Mind for Some Texas Lawmakers

Distracted Driving Top of Mind for Some Texas Lawmakers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and authorities are reminding drivers to put away the distractions and stay focused on the road. The Insurance Council of Texas said in a statement Tuesday that distracted driving remains a very serious problem on Texas roads. According to information from the Texas Department of Transportation,…MORE

50 Plano Companies Recognized as “Green Businesses”

50 Plano Companies Recognized as “Green Businesses”

PLANO  (WBAP/KLIF News) – 50 Plano companies are now recognized as “green businesses.” Chris Day with the City of Plano said that means the small to medium-sized businesses from offices to restaurants are taking consistent steps to make a positive impact on the environment which includes reducing waste, using water and energy efficiently, avoiding using…MORE