Category Archives: WBAP Newsroom Blog

Dave Williams: 7/2/15 Donald Trump is being thumped

I knew he would be. In fact, I said so the day he announced his candidacy to become the next POTUS. The media pounding is shock-and-awe relentless. They love the guy because he is so easy to attack. I’ve spent most of my four decades in the news business trying to convince people that there…MORE

Eric Bushman: 7/1/15 We live in a society!

When it comes to the “New normal” that has been walking two blocks to work from a parking garage dodging construction cones and getting used to additional traffic lights, today’s experience of almost being hit by a car certainly takes the cake. And, when taking the cake, please watch out for the other cakes crossing…MORE

Alan Scaia: 6/30/15 I’m in a glass case of emotion!

These past few weeks have been crazy for our newsroom. It started, as craziness often does, in the Houston area. I was sent to cover the arrival of Tropical Storm Bill. The last time I spent the night along the Galveston sea wall was for the arrival of Hurricane Ike back in 2008. Oh, and…MORE

Rick Hadley: 6/29/15 Customer is dead (Part II)

You might remember last week how I had complained about the customer service I received at the Dallas Public Library regarding my attempt to turn in garage sale permit paperwork. The clerk had refused saying it was too close to closing time to handle my request. I was quite pleased to have gotten a voice…MORE

Marlee McCormick: 6/26/15 I’m on vacation!

Have you ever gone on vacation and then felt like you needed a vacation? When did vacations become so much work? Earlier this month my family and I took a trip to New York City.  It was a combination graduation present for my daughter Casey, who loves musical theater and wanted to see Broadway, and…MORE