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Grand Prairie Lights Holiday Attraction Open For Business

Grand Prairie Lights Holiday Attraction Open For Business

GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF News) – The annual Grand Prairie Lights attraction is now open for business and will run until the end of the year. Located along the shores of Joe Pool Lake, the popular event allows patrons to walk through stunning indoor and outdoor displays lined with millions of holiday-themed lights. Families can get…MORE

Houston Highway Project Sparks Debate Over Racial Equity

Houston Highway Project Sparks Debate Over Racial Equity

HOUSTON (AP) – A $9 billion highway widening project being proposed in the Houston area could become an important test of the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing what it says is a history of racial inequity with infrastructure projects. The proposed project would remake 24 miles along Interstate 45 and several other roadways. Transportation Secretary…MORE

How COVID shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants

How COVID shots for kids help prevent dangerous new variants

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Cadell Walker rushed to get her 9-year-old daughter Solome vaccinated against COVID-19 — not just to protect her but to help stop the coronavirus from spreading and spawning even more dangerous variants. “Love thy neighbor is something that we really do believe, and we want to be good community members and…MORE

Little Elm Creates ‘Fact-checking’ Website about Recent Student Protest

Little Elm Creates ‘Fact-checking’ Website about Recent Student Protest

Little Elm, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In the wake of a melee that occurred inside Little Elm High School last week, the town of Little Elm has created a fact-checking website. ‘LittleElmFacts.org‘ as its called states that its purpose is to “address and clarify distortions, misinformation, and falsehoods” surrounding the incident. On November 19, students had…MORE

TSA Agents Encourage Travelers to Pack Patience

TSA Agents Encourage Travelers to Pack Patience

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – TSA agents are asking travelers to get to the airport early and to be aware of what’s banned at security checkpoints this holiday season. With holiday travel expected to come close to pre-pandemic levels, some travelers need a refresher on what they can carry on. No more than 3.4 ounces of liquid…MORE