(WBAP/KLIF) — Fort Worth takes the world’s center stage this week. Fans from all over the world will watch television broadcasts from Dickies Arena in Forth Worth during the 2022 Women’s Tennis Association Finals. Executive Director Jason Sands of the Fort Worth Sports Commission says $5-million in prize money is up for grabs as Dickies…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Department of Transportation is attempting to keep up with a population boom in Tarrant county. FM 1187 between Crowley and Mansfield has become quite congested during rush hour commutes. In response, TXDOT is planning a widening of the two-lane rural roadway.Jerry Green manages Jambos Original BBQ shack in Rendon and can’t…… MORE
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Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Millions of people take take some form of highly addictive prescription medications like Xanax, Ativan and Valium for anxiety and sleep issues. The medications are in a class of prescription drugs known as Benzodiazepines, According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than 30 percent of opioid-related drug overdoses also…… MORE
ROWLETT (WBAP/KLIF) – Three students from Rowlett High School were arrested Friday afternoon on charges of Aggravated Assault. The arrests came after a student reported that he was attacked by several suspects and hit with a gun. The school was on lockdown for more than three hours while police investigated the incident. The loaded gun…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas state leaders announced this week the transfer of more than $874 million to support critical public safety and recovery initiatives, such as border security and school safety, during the current biennium. According to Governor Abbott, The funding will provide $400 million to assist school districts in replacing or upgrading doors, windows, fencing,…… MORE