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EPA Urging Residents to Avoid Duck Creek in the Aftermath of Sherwin-Williams Plant Fire

EPA Urging Residents to Avoid Duck Creek in the Aftermath of Sherwin-Williams Plant Fire

GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents in Garland to avoid fishing in certain creeks because of contaminated runoff from the fire at the Sherwin-Williams plant on Monday. The City of Garland said the foam retardant from the Sherwin-Williams’ suppression system entered the sewers and surrounding creeks. Officials said while…MORE

Southwest Airlines Sanctioned by Federal Judge

Southwest Airlines Sanctioned by Federal Judge

(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines received a blistering 29-page court order, Monday. A federal judge has levied sanctions on Southwest Airlines for disregarding his order following a lawsuit won by one of its flight attendants.  The most recent ruling stems from the case of flight attendant Charlene Carter, who was fired for criticizing a union boss…MORE

Armed Officers to Roam the Halls in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Armed Officers to Roam the Halls in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Texas Legislature’s passage of HB 3 is aimed at increasing protection and safety of the state’s school children.  Grapevine-Colleyvilld ISD is the latest school district to partner with local police departments to station an armed School Resource Officer (SRO) at every campus. The GCISD Board of Trustees approved interlocal agreements with both…MORE

Irving’s Longest-Serving Police Chief Dead at 91

Irving’s Longest-Serving Police Chief Dead at 91

(WBAP/KLIF) — The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Irving’s longest-serving police chief, who died Sunday at the age of 91.  Benny Newman passed away with family and loved ones surrounding him after a life that impacted many in North Texas.  Robert Reeves with Irving Police Department says Newman had a special love…MORE