Mansfield Student Orion Jean Named TIME’s 2021 Kid of the Year

MANSFIELD (WBAP/KLIF News) – An 11-year-old North Texan is being recognized nationwide for his altruistic efforts. Orion Jean of Mansfield has been named Time Magazine’s 2021 Kid of the Year. The Alma Martinez Intermediate School sixth grader was chosen out of more than 5,000 nominees for his community service campaigns that have helped people in…MORE

Texas AG Sues Biden Administration Over Minimum Wage Hike for Federal Workers

Victoria, TX (WBAP/KLIP) – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed another lawsuit against the Biden administration. This time over an executive order issued last month mandating an increase in the minimum wage for federal contractors. Paxton alleges overreach in the order that raises the wage from $7.25 and hour to $15.00 per hour. Paxton says…MORE

Dallas Police Association Accuses District Attorney of Playing Politics

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Association responded on Thursday to charges brought by the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office against one current and one former Dallas officer. The charges are related to alleged excessive force during protests in Downtown Dallas in May of 2020. DPA President Mike Mata said that protesters and Police Officers…MORE

Mavs Sending Porzingis to Wizards for 2 Players

AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) – A person with knowledge of the trade says the Dallas Mavericks are sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. The deal ends the plan to pair Porzingis with fellow European and young Dallas star Luka Doncic. The two never established the bond the…MORE

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