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Long-time Fort Worth city councilman and prominent attorney Jim Lane has died at the age of 78.
Long-time Fort Worth city councilman and prominent attorney Jim Lane has died at the age of 78. A native of Uvalde, Lane made Fort Worth his home for most of his adult life including his student days at TCU.
On Cyber Monday, the Better Business Bureau is warning online shopping fraud has become "one of the top scams" the organization is following. BBB says online shopping scams have cost people $380 million so far in 2022.
On Cyber Monday, the Better Business Bureau is warning online shopping fraud has become “one of the top scams” the organization is following.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents to "immediately" stop using baby neck floats after at least one child drowned and another was seriously injured while using the products.
The CPSC is warning parents to “immediately” stop using baby neck floats after at least one child drowned and another was seriously injured while using the products.
A baby girl spent her first moments on Earth underneath the golden arches when she was born at McDonald’s in Atlanta, Ga., the night before Thanksgiving.
A man who somehow ended up in the water during a cruise on the Carnival Valor is safe after rescue crews pulled him from the Gulf of Mexico a day after he went overboard.
It's finally time for Christmas! If you aren't in the holiday spirit just yet, Disney+ has the perfect new series to spread some Christmas cheer.
Austin Kane joined the Santa Clause universe as Scott Calvin’s son, Cal Calvin. He joined KRLD’s What to Watch team to talk about the new series, “The Santa Clauses.”
NASA's Artemis 1 rocket left Earth to begin its 40,000-mile trek to the moon on November 16. Since its journey began, the Orion spacecraft has captured stunning views of itself, the Moon, and our magnificent planet, Earth.
The new photos from the Artemis I mission are reminiscent of the iconic ‘Earthrise’ photo taken in 1968 during Apollo 8, NASA’s first lunar mission.
World records come in all shapes and sizes: the longest and the shortest, the biggest and the smallest. Some come naturally, while others take a little planning.
World records come in all shapes and sizes: the longest and the shortest, the biggest and the smallest. Some come naturally, while others take a little planning. On this episode of Something Offbeat, we hear how Tik Tok helped Samantha Ramsdell, a comedian from Connecticut, realize she might have a....
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month.
Back in October, astronomers were dazzled when a flash of light from the depths of space was detected by NASA's Fermi telescope, a trace of what scientists call a gamma-ray burst. Is it something we should be worried about?
Back in October, astronomers were dazzled when a flash of light from the depths of space was detected by NASA’s Fermi telescope, a trace of what scientists call a gamma ray burst. Is it something we should be worried about? Dr. Brian Thomas, leader of the research team studying astro-biophysics in...
If you're hitting the road this holiday weekend, TxDOT has a message: Don't drive distracted. The organization is trying to end a deadly trend that stretches back more than 22 years.
Nov. 7 marked the 22nd anniversary of the last day without a traffic-related death on Texas roadways. The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a campaign called "End the Streak" to encourage people not to drive distracted or under the influence in an effort to put the state on a path to s...
A man who somehow ended up in the water during a cruise on the Carnival Valor is safe after rescue crews pulled him from the Gulf of Mexico a day after he went overboard.
Rain or shine, here are all the things going on Around Town this weekend!
Christmas at the Anatole Experience an outdoor Christmas adventure at North Pole Texas this holiday season. Each weekend between November 18 and December 24, 2022, Hilton Anatole transforms into a winter wonderland – perfect for the whole family.
Google has released “The Holiday 100” list of gift recommendations based on search trends.
Google has released “The Holiday 100” list of gift recommendations based on search trends. Here are five key items, with some of the best deals we could find.
A man in Harris County is behind bars after being caught with 800 gallons of gasoline for which he paid just $8.00. Or tried to, at least.
A man in Harris County is behind bars after being caught with 800 gallons of gasoline for which he paid eight dollars. Or tried to, at least.
The Cowboys won't officially visit with free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham until next month, but that didn't preclude them from getting familiar with one another ahead of time.
The Cowboys won’t officially visit with free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham until next month, but that didn’t preclude them from getting familiar with one another ahead of time.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Meet this week's featured Pet Pal, Penny!
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you ‘Adoptable Pet Pals,’ a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
NASA's Artemis 1 rocket left Earth to begin its 40,000-mile trek to the moon on November 16. Since its journey began, the Orion spacecraft has captured stunning views of itself, the Moon, and our magnificent planet, Earth.
The new photos from the Artemis I mission are reminiscent of the iconic ‘Earthrise’ photo taken in 1968 during Apollo 8, NASA’s first lunar mission.
Who doesn't love saving money? During the holiday season we will all get bombarded with sales advertisements and the temptation to buy, buy, buy!
On Ask the Expert, President and CEO, Kent Lugrand with InTouch Credit Union joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some money saving tips to keep in mind.
DFW International Airport has taken a major step towards killing germs, adding a $9 million air filtration system to all airport facilities.
DFW International Airport recently finished installing their new blue-light air system that is used to kill germs and improve air quality. While other airports have used this system before, DFW is the first to add it in all airport facilities.
A new study, published Wednesday, has found that vaccination rates for measles fell throughout the pandemic, having dropped to the lowest they have been in more than a decade.
A new study, published Wednesday, has found that vaccination rates for Measles fell throughout the pandemic, having dropped to the lowest they have been in more than a decade.
Police in White Settlement is searching for a motorcyclist who performed some dangerous stunts while leading officers on a brief high-speed chase on Friday.
Did you go out of your way to do your Thanksgiving shopping at H-E-B? A company executive and a marketing expert explain why the Texas grocer has such a strong following.
Two H-E-B openings in Collin County this fall drew crowds who waited outside for hours to be among the first inside. The stores marked the grocer’s long-anticipated arrival in Dallas-Fort Worth. But what’s with all the hype around a grocery store? University of Texas business marketing professor...
There are a variety of sizes one can choose from, and plenty of items to decorate it with. However, for fans of Jameson Whiskey, the perfect tree features nothing but their favorite drink.
Jameson Whiskey recently unveiled their new table top Christmas tree, featuring 19 bottles on a three level stand. According to BroBible, the tree is three feet tall, and is currently being sold via ReserveBar starting at $200.
Rain or shine, here are all the things going on Around Town this weekend!
Christmas at the Anatole Experience an outdoor Christmas adventure at North Pole Texas this holiday season. Each weekend between November 18 and December 24, 2022, Hilton Anatole transforms into a winter wonderland – perfect for the whole family.
The animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has released a new campaign to sway people away from eating turkey this holiday season.
A viral video is circulating, showing a man clinging to the back of an H-E-B delivery truck on a Corpus Christi freeway.
A viral video is circulating, showing a man clinging to the back of an HEB delivery truck on a Corpus Christi freeway. The video was captured by a driver trailing the truck at freeway speeds
Austin Kane joined the Santa Clause universe as Scott Calvin's son, Cal Calvin. He joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about the new series.
Austin Kane joined the Santa Clause universe as Scott Calvin’s son, Cal Calvin. He joined KRLD’s What to Watch team to talk about the new series, “The Santa Clauses.”
What is on your plate of leftovers today?
The Longhorns host Baylor today in the final regular season game of the year for both teams. Listen live on 1080 KRLD and on the Audacy app.
The Longhorns host Baylor today in the final regular season game of the year for both teams. The Bears are playing only for pride but for Texas, a berth in the Big 12 Championship game is on the line.
Stores across north Texas are planning for a return of in-person shopping this holiday season. The traditional post-Thanksgiving season starts today with Black Friday, and stores across the DFW area are offering deals and special events to attract customers.
Stores across north Texas are planning for a return of in-person shopping this holiday season. The traditional post-Thanksgiving season starts today with Black Friday, and stores across the DFW area
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm Friday. Cloudy, with a high near 57. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 57. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Until recently, the BA.5 Omicron subvariant of Covid-19 made up the vast majority of all cases. It has now been replaced by the BQ.1 and BQ 1.1, both also from the Omicron family.
Until recently, the BA.5 Omicron subvariant of Covid-19 made up the vast majority of all cases. It has been replaced by the BQ.1 and BQ 1.1, both also from the Omicron family.
Win 4 FREE tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra at American Airlines Center! Just listen in the 12pm hour each day this week for a chance to win! 🎶
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A Christian non-profit prepared Thanksgiving dinner for up to 250 refugees from 20 countries Thursday. Gateway of Grace Ministries works with refugees to help them adjust to life in the United States.
In Orion's first few hours of flight, the spacecraft began snapping photos from every angle, capturing a magnificent view of Earth.
The new photos from the Artemis I mission are reminiscent of the iconic ‘Earthrise’ photo taken in 1968 during Apollo 8, NASA’s first lunar mission.
After you’ve eaten enough calories for three months, here are the best places to plan your Black Friday shopping and the best deals on streaming services for when you want to binge a series after.
Thanksgiving "Turkey Trots" took place Thursday morning in Dallas and Fort Worth. The races were able to continue despite the rain; they would only have been delayed by thunder and lightning.
Thanksgiving “Turkey Trots” took place Thursday morning in Dallas and Fort Worth. The races were able to continue despite the rain; they would only have been delayed by thunder and lightning.
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Check out this week’s North Texas Wants to Know: https://omny.fm/shows/north-texas-wants-to-know/how-did-public-schools-get-tangled-up-in-partisan
👻Looking for something to get you into the spooky spirit of Halloween? Check out the latest episode of #NorthTexasWantsToKnow to hear more about the seductive spirits that some have claimed haunt DFW!Listen on the free Audacy app or wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎧
Listen to the full episode here: https://omny.fm/shows/north-texas-wants-to-know/is-dallas-forth-worth-haunted
As KRLD continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month it is important to hear the perspective of Hispanic women in spaces where there is not much representation. Sybil Summers from 98.7. KLUV hosts Susy Solis and Kristin Diaz, the afternoon and morning anchors on 1080 KRLD, respectively. They share an authentic conversation while discussing their distinctive experiences as Hispanic women in media. Find the full interview here: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/1080-krld-in-depth-32620/hispanic-women-in-media-discuss-trials-and-triumphs-1530625475
Howdy folks! Haven't made it to the State Fair of Texas yet? Don't worry - there's plenty of time and plenty more happening at Fair Park! 🎡 In collaboration with The State Fair of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD introduces you to Around The State Fair, a specially dedicated event guide to everything that is going on around The State Fair of Texas this fall 2022. Find our Around the State Fair guide here: https:// www.audacy.com/krld/entertainment/local/around-the-state-fair-of-texas
Dallas residents will vote on a proposition in November that could inject hundreds of millions of dollars into Fair Park. What would that mean for the park’s future and how does it affect its uncomfortable past? On this episode of North Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday talks to Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua, Fair Park First CEO Brian Luallen, and Dorothy Hopkins and Felisa Conner with the nonprofit Frazier Revitalization about what's next for the Dallas landmark. 🎡 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3RP8W9y
How do fashion and art bring awareness to Domestic Violence? On today's Ask The Expert Kim Stephens - Olusanya joins the KRLD Zoom Room with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken. Kim is the founder of the nonprofit Action With Compassion which supports victims of domestic violence.
A San Antonio police officer was fired after bodycam footage showed him firing multiple shots at a teenager who had been sitting in his car eating a hamburger. San Antonio Police Department rookie James Brennand was fired following an internal review of the shooting that happened last week when the officer encountered 17-year-old Erik Cantu in a McDonald's parking lot, according to the department. After bodycam footage from the incident was released, several discrepancies were discovered in his report. Full story: https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/cop-who-shot-teen-eating-a-burger-in-a-parking-lot-fired
There are many reasons people take the time to go on a tour. Some may go for a distraction from regular life; some may be focused on something unusual or specific about a tour, and sometimes, you take a tour to see something that may not be able to be seen in the future. Such is the case of our tour of the mountains in Italy, Switzerland and France! Request a brochure now on DanSwitzerland.com. Experience the abundance of beauty of the Alps while the snow still comes to their peaks. Later in the decade, there may not be snow in the summer months. We must go now!
It’s the lead up to Nov. 8 midterm elections and stakes are higher than ever. That’s why Audacy has launched “The Homestretch” – a limited-series podcast that brings listeners up to speed on key election issues, fast. Subscribe to “The Homestretch” on the Audacy app and wherever you get your podcasts. Listen to the first episode here: https://omny.fm/shows/the-homestretch/what-history-tells-us-about-abortion-at-the-polls
Dallas Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man riding his bike. On September 11, 2022, at about 7:01 am, the man was riding his bike southbound in the 12900 block of Kleberg Road at Handlin Street when he was hit by the suspect, driving a white SUV. When the victim was hit, he was thrown a significant distance into the grassy area next to the roadway. The attached video shows the victim riding his bike. Also, in the video, the suspect vehicle is shown driving by. In the bottom left of the video, the brake lights of the suspect vehicle can be seen, and a person can be seen exiting the SUV. The person then returns to the vehicle and drives off without helping the bicyclist. If anyone knows the identity of the suspect or has any information about this crash, they are asked to contact Detective Kenneth Watson at (214) 671-0015 or [email protected]. via Dallas Police Department
Dallas Police are asking for the public’s help to identify the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man riding his bike. On September 11, 2022, at about 7:01 am, the man was riding his bike southbound in the 12900 block of Kleberg Road at Handlin Street when he was hit by the suspect, driving a white SUV. When the victim was hit, he was thrown a significant distance into the grassy area next to the roadway. The attached video shows the victim riding his bike. Also, in the video, the suspect vehicle is shown driving by. In the bottom left of the video, the brake lights of the suspect vehicle can be seen, and a person can be seen exiting the SUV. The person then returns to the vehicle and drives off without helping the bicyclist. If anyone knows the identity of the suspect or has any information about this crash, they are asked to contact Detective Kenneth Watson at (214) 671-0015 or [email protected]. via Dallas Police Department #dallascrime #crimenews #hitandrun #dfwcrime
Richard Rawlings, the founder of Gas Monkey Garage and the host of Discovery's Fast N' Loud joined the CEO Spotlight to discuss an upcoming auction of his custom hot rods. Full interview: https://omny.fm/shows/ceo-spotlight/gas-monkey-founder-fast-n-loud-host-to-hold-auctio
The persistent drought in Texas has unveiled a shocking discovery at the aptly named Dinosaur Valley State Park: 113 million-year-old dinosaur tracks. Experts determined the tracks were likely left by an Acrocanthosaurus, weighing between three and five tons and spanning 30 feet long as an adult, according to the website for the Texas Park and Wildlife Department. 📸:(Dinosaur Valley State Park)
On this week's North Texas Wants To Know: How do vendors at the State Fair of Texas develop their fried creations? 🎡 Host Baylee Friday talks to two vendors named finalists for the Big Tex Choice Awards, which goes to some of the best and most creative fares at the fair. Listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3T9nXoj
Driving in bad weather can be extremely dangerous, and sadly one Texas woman had to learn that the hard way recently. While driving during a flood, the woman’s vehicle was nearly swallowed by a sinkhole.📸:(El Paso Fire Dept)
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Take a journey 500 million miles through space to James Webb’s latest target: the Cartwheel Galaxy. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3QxSGcC
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RED ALERT - CARROLLTON - NB I-35E at Belt Line Road ALL LANES REMAIN CLOSED on both the freeway and service road due to an accident investigation (since 5:40 am) causing a heavy backup to the Loop 12 merge causing an hour and a half delay. (alternate routes include Josey , Webb Chapel, DNT or Bush Turnpike)
How did a 2000 year old bust end up at a Goodwill? Find out on this week’s episode of #SomethingOffbeat 👁
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DFW Restaurant Week is back in celebration of its 25th anniversary and is ready to provide delicious culinary experiences in support of the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope this summer. This is your opportunity to explore a variety of cuisines with premier restaurants across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties. Visit the link in our bio to find out more! 🍽
On this week's #SomethingOffbeat: UFOs. 🛸 Last month, NASA announced it would commission a study on unidentified aerial phenomenon, or UAPs, otherwise known as UFOs. Why now? Does this new program signal that an alien visit could be imminent? Find out the answers and listen to Something Offbeat on the Audacy app, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
WATCH: Footage from the January 6th hearings shows outtakes of Trump’s speech on January 7th following the attack on the Capitol.
WATCH: A wall of waves crashed a wedding in Kailua-Kona last weekend. Full story: https://bit.ly/3PAC1oU
RED ALERT II - SOUTHWEST FT WORTH - WB I-20 at Winscott ALL LANES ARE BLOCKED due to a serious accident that happened at 6 am, traffic is backed up to Bryant Irvin causing 20-30 minutes of delay time.
RED ALERT - SOUTH DALLAS - WB I-20 at Lancaster Road ALL LANES ARE BLOCKED due to an accident that occurred just after 3 am this morning, traffic is allowed re-enter past University Hills Blvd. Traffic is stacked up past Dowdy Ferry creating over a one and half hour delay. Best alternates are WB 175 to Loop 12 or NB I-45 to Bonnie View to Simpson Stuart.
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