(CNN) — Members of Congress in President Donald Trump‘s own party were among those lawmakers quick to criticize comments the President made in a news conference that laid blamed on both sides of protesters at a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, that turned violent over the weekend. Speaking to reporters at Trump Tower in New York City,…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) – Former President’s George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush have released the following joint statement about the violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. “America must always reject racial bigotry, anti-Semitism, and hatred in all forms. As we pray for Charlottesville, we are reminded of the fundamental truths recorded by that city’s most…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The ten finalists for the 13th Annual Big Tex Choice awards have been unveiled by the State Fair of Texas. According to a news release, there are five finalists for “Best Taste – Sweet” and “Best Taste – Savory”. Here they are: Deep Fried Chicken Noodle Soup on a Stick by Sherry &…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) – Records show that Dallas has spent almost $11 million in the past five years settling more than 20 lawsuits against police, a huge increase compared to the previous five years. The city spent less than $400,000 to settle less than 10 cases from 2006 to 2011, KDFW-TV reported . Dallas also currently…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) — The Texas House has ended its part in the special session in Austin. State representatives adjourned for the end of their session Tuesday night. The House and Senate had been negotiating a bill that would require cities to get voter approval to increase property taxes, but the two chambers never agreed…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) — The City of Fort Worth has now officially decided not to join a statewide lawsuit fighting the anti-sanctuary cities law. The vote came early Wednesday morning after hours of speakers at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The final tally was 5-4 against joining the suit, with Mayor Betsy Price as…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – More than 95 percent of Texas school districts, and around 89 percent of individual schools, have met minimum education standards – slight improvements over last year. The Texas Education Agency announced results Tuesday for 1,203 districts and 8,757 schools. It has frequently overhauled ratings in recent years, meaning lower failure rates.…… MORE
Sheriff calls phone scammer. Dep Marshall doesn’t work for us! It’s a SCAM#5129911693 pic.twitter.com/Cjete792ST — Sheriff Robert Chody (@SheriffChody) August 15, 2017 GEORGETOWN, Texas (AP) – A Central Texas sheriff returned a payment-demand call and confronted a scammer who falsely claimed to be a deputy with his department. Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody tweeted details…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott filed an appeal on Tuesday to the six-game suspension handed down by the National Football League last week. The league said Elliott violated the personal conduct policy after it investigated claims of domestic violence from his ex-girlfriend. Elliot denied the charges and no criminal charges were…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas may remove monuments to Confederate leaders. Several members of the city council want Dallas to remove the Confederate War Memorial next to the Dallas Convention Center. “I’m suggesting we must have this conversation,” says Mayor Mike Rawlings. “The question is how to have the conversation productively.” Rawlings says Dallas will work…… MORE
