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Dallas Museum of Art Lays Off Eight Percent of Staff, Reduces Hours

Dallas Museum of Art Lays Off Eight Percent of Staff, Reduces Hours

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – In an effort to return to pre-pandemic numbers, the Dallas Museum of Art will be laying off eight percent of its workforce and reduce its operating hours. About twenty full-time positions will be eliminated and two full-time positions are being reduced to part-time, said officials in a news release. The…MORE

Texas Rangers Fans Flock to World Series Merchandise

Texas Rangers Fans Flock to World Series Merchandise

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A world series berth for the Texas Rangers means more merchandise and more watch parties. The extended post-season leads to a boost in the local economy as bars and restaurants make orders for another couple weeks of Rangers games. Sporting goods stores across the metroplex adjusted their hours after the Rangers advanced…MORE

FIFA Executives Visit DFW as Specifics on World Cup Loom

FIFA Executives Visit DFW as Specifics on World Cup Loom

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas 2026 World Cup delegation welcomed FIFA leaders to town on Tuesday as the planning and preparation for what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in DFW history, FIFA World Cup 2026™, continues.  The Dallas visit kicks off the second wave of visits by FIFA and FIFA26 officials to…MORE

Republicans Nominate Rep. Tom Emmer for Speaker; Drops Out within the Afternoon

Republicans Nominate Rep. Tom Emmer for Speaker; Drops Out within the Afternoon

Update at 3:30pm: Hours after he was nominated, Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota dropped out of the House Speakers race leaving republicans having to ask what is next. Emmer learned very quickly he would likely not have the support necessary to win enough republicans to gain the speakership. Former President Donald Trump had opposed Emmer…MORE

General Motor’s Arlington Plant Joins United Auto Workers Union Strike

General Motor’s Arlington Plant Joins United Auto Workers Union Strike

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The United Auto Workers Union confirmed Tuesday that its local chapter in Arlington has shut down General Motors largest plant. In a social media post, workers could be seen walking out of the plant on Abrams Street near 360. Local 276 president Keith Crowell said GM’s Arlington plant employs around…MORE