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North Texas Mayors & Salvation Army Combine Forces

North Texas Mayors & Salvation Army Combine Forces

(WBAP/KLIF) — As thousands are continuing to struggle with the impacts of inflation, the Salvation Army has teamed up with North Texas mayors to provide love and service to those in need. The partnership, announced Wednesday morning in Arlington, involves a friendly competition, as the mayors will serve as Salvation Army bell ringers. According to…MORE

MedStar Embarks on Labor of Love for Halloween

MedStar Embarks on Labor of Love for Halloween

(WBAP/KLIF) — MedStar paramedics are often called out to some of the most difficult scenes involving medical emergencies. However, once each year during Halloween, EMT’s engage in a labor of love for medically challenged children. For the past nine years, Medstar has brought joy into the lives of children suffering from severe, life-altering medical challenges…MORE

DFW Struggles During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

DFW Struggles During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

(WBAP/KLIF) — An alarming trend continues in DFW, as domestic abuse in North Texas rises during a national awareness month. Since 1989, October has been known as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, advocating for around 10-million victims each year. With two recent incidents, that trend seems to be worsening in North Texas. On Monday, North…MORE

Facing Tough Midterms, Biden Releasing Oil from US Reserve

Facing Tough Midterms, Biden Releasing Oil from US Reserve

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is telling voters that he hasn’t given up on lowering gasoline prices. Biden says he has ordered the release of 15 million barrels from the U.S. strategic reserve and will consider additional withdrawals this winter. It’s a message with clear political implications as the president’s approval rating has moved…MORE

Funeral Service Held for Fallen Dallas Police Officer

Funeral Service Held for Fallen Dallas Police Officer

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department said goodbye to one of its own on Wednesday during a funeral service for Officer Jacob Arellano. The 25-year-old El Paso native died last Wednesday after his SUV was hit by a wrong way driver on his way to work the night prior. “Officer Jacob Arellano, thank you…MORE