DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Mayor Eric Johnson announced Monday that former United States Ambassador Ron Kirk will join the Mayor’s International Advisory Council. Kirk served as the U.S. Trade Representative from 2009-2013 and previously served as the mayor of Dallas from 1995-2002. As part of the MIAC, he joins six other former distinguished Dallas residents who…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick were each sworn in to office on Tuesday outside the state Capitol building in Austin during an inauguration ceremony. “I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Patrick and Speaker Phelan for their leadership,” said Governor Abbott. “Thanks to the statewide officials and legislators.…… MORE
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – It was a scene straight out of a James Bond film that prompted an investigation by the Mesquite Police Department. Investigators said thieves broke into the American Jewelers at Town East Mall on Saturday morning and got away with $2 million worth of goods. According to police, the thieves first…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) Dallas – A new shopping center is coming to the Northwest corner of Walnut Hill and Marsh Lane to replace the one destroyed by the October 2019 tornado that did an estimated 1.5 billion in damage in North Dallas. Hopkins Realty has installed a sign announcing the new center is coming soon and is…… MORE
DFW (WBAP/KLIF) – Several events are taking place across Dallas-Ft. Worth to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Legislation was passed 40 years ago making this a federal holiday. Many cities held events over the weekend. A list of Monday events is below. In Arlington a free MLK Day of Service Festival takes…… MORE