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Pollen Counts Soar

Pollen Counts Soar

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Although the calendar says February, we’re already seeing the start of Spring allergies. Some of the biggest culprits: Elm and Cedar.  They’ve surged to extremely high levels this week. Experts say your watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and coughing will likely stick around through Sunday. So, until then, stock up…MORE

Gas Prices Creep Higher

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – After seven months of decline, gas prices have turned in the opposite direction. According to AAA, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded is up $0.03 to $1.52. Drivers across the Metroplex are paying a little more. The national average is $1.71.   Copyright 2016.  WBAP/KLIF News.  All Rights…MORE

Mansfield to Discuss Building Dallas Stars Ice Rink

MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News) – City officials in Mansfield are touting future economic development around their push for a new ice rink, but some taxpayers are questioning it. The $12.6 million rink would be built along Highway 287 near Broad Street. It would require the school district to contribute at least $500,000 up front, and a total…MORE

Couple Accused of Waterboarding Disabled Boy

KAUFMAN COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – A couple from Kaufman is facing charges of torturing a 13-year-old boy with special needs as punishment. Christi Howell, 40, and her boyfriend, Casey Shackleford, 45, held the teen down, poured water over a towel on his face, and bound his genitals, according to police. Court papers said it happened after…MORE

Fort Worth ISD Weighs Pay Changes

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Hundreds of employees in the Fort Worth School District are asking for a change in the way they are paid. A petition with more than 1,800 signatures has been handed over to school trustees.  It asks that administrators shift the current monthly payday.  Workers are only paid once a month, but in…MORE