2017 Archives

Cowboys RB Might Still Face Suspension

Posted on July 18, 2017

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Dallas Cowboys Running Back Ezekiel Elliott could still be facing suspension by the NFL for an alleged assault from February of 2016. That’s in spite of not being charged in the incident. The reason? The league recently changed its policy regarding domestic violence. “They get to make that call, for any of the players…… MORE

SWAT Team Surrounds Haltom City Home After Ex-Husband Barricades Himself Inside

Posted on July 18, 2017

HALTOM CITY (WBAP/KLIF News) — A Haltom City home was the center of an hours-long standoff early Tuesday morning. Police went to the home off Denton Highway shortly after midnight when a woman came to headquarters saying her ex-husband had barricaded himself inside her home. According to police, the man refused to come out when…… MORE

Feds Take Over Texas National Guard Mission Along Border

Posted on July 18, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The billions of dollars that Texas has spent on border security in recent years will no longer include a lengthy Texas National Guard deployment. Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that Guard members who remain on the U.S.-Mexico border will begin taking federal orders this month. The transition comes…… MORE

Abbott calls property tax relief a top priority for special session

Posted on July 17, 2017

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Cutting property taxes in Texas is a top priority for Governor Greg Abbott in the special session getting underway Tuesday in Austin. That is one of several items up for debate during the 30-day meeting of lawmakers. “Texas has one of the highest property tax rates across the United States and in…… MORE

Tarrant County Confirms First West Nile-Related Death

Posted on July 17, 2017

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) – Tarrant County Public Health has reported its first West Nile-related death of the 2017 season. The person was a senior citizen and had previous health conditions. The department’s Russell Jones said this is the second case that has been reported this year and that they do expect to see more hospitalizations…… MORE

Transgender Activist’s Photo with Governor Abbott Goes Viral

Posted on July 17, 2017

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A transgender Texan has posted an all-smiles picture with Gov. Greg Abbott to protest a “bathroom bill” that state lawmakers will again consider during a special legislative session beginning Tuesday. Ashley Smith posed with Abbott after he announced his re-election campaign Friday in San Antonio. She later identified herself in the…… MORE

Growing Number of Colleges No Longer Considering Standardized Test Scores During Admissions Process

Posted on July 17, 2017

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The level of stress over college-entrance exams like the SAT for high school seniors may soon be a thing of the past as a growing number of schools no longer consider standardized test scores when admitting students. Educational Consultant Catherine Marrs said testing isn’t the only option. “Most colleges today introduced the freshman…… MORE

Dallas Fort-Worth Business Owners Write Letter to State Lawmakers Regarding Bathroom Bill

Posted on July 17, 2017

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – According to Forbes Magazine Dallas is home to one of the nation’s fastest growing economies. In the wake of the upcoming special session, opponents of the state’s “bathroom bill” say it could greatly impact Dallas Fort-Worth’s employment market. Several business owners have joined together to voice their concerns to Governor Greg Abbott,…… MORE

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