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Walmart Loses Round In Bid To Sell Hard Liquor In Texas

Walmart Loses Round In Bid To Sell Hard Liquor In Texas

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal appeals court says a Texas law that keeps Walmart from selling packaged liquor in the state does not violate the Constitution. Texas allows privately held businesses – but not publicly held corporations such as Walmart – to own “package stores” where hard liquor is sold. Thursday’s ruling by the…MORE

Presidential Candidate Julian Castro in Dallas

Presidential Candidate Julian Castro in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-Presidential Candidate Julian Castro is in Dallas speaking at an event as one of the finalist for the Texas Working Families Party Endorsement. Castro says he stands out as a candidate because of his  executive experience having served as the San Antonio Mayor and as the U.S.  Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. “I…MORE

DPD: Innocent 9-Year-Old Killed in Dispute Between Dallas Rappers

DPD: Innocent 9-Year-Old Killed in Dispute Between Dallas Rappers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The suspect wanted in the mistaken shooting death of a 9-year-old girl is in Police custody. According to DPD, 9-year-old Brandoniya Bennett became an innocent victim when the alleged shooter opened fire on the wrong apartment. Brondoniya was killed while sitting on her couch. “She was supposed to start school today,” Major Danny Williams said…MORE

Dallas ISD Provide Care Vans, Free Vaccinations with Easy Access stationed at Campuses

Dallas ISD Provide Care Vans, Free Vaccinations with Easy Access stationed at Campuses

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- With the first day of school inching near, Dallas ISD partners with The Caring Foundation of Texas to provide families with easy access to immunizations at no cost. Care Vans will be stationed at various Dallas ISD campuses and other locations across the district in an effort to deliver free vaccinations to students.…MORE

City of Denton Calls for Special Bond Election

City of Denton Calls for Special Bond Election

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Denton has called a special bond election for November 5th. The Special citizens’ bond advisory committee, made up of 18 residents, hosted a series of public meetings to evaluate the city’s facilities and infrastructure, potential projects and propositions for a proposed bond program. The meetings were held from May 30th…MORE

Son of DISD Board Member Killed in Dallas Shooting

Son of DISD Board Member Killed in Dallas Shooting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The victim in an overnight shooting in Dallas is the son of a Dallas ISD board member. According to the Dallas Police Department, 21-year-old Christopher Whitfield was found early Thursday morning laying in the middle of the 3600 block of Utah Street in South Dallas with a gunshot wound to the chest.…MORE

Beto O’Rourke Back on Campaign Trail Following El Paso Mass Shooting

Beto O’Rourke Back on Campaign Trail Following El Paso Mass Shooting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic Presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is back on the campaign trail after being in his hometown of El Paso since August 3 following the mass shooting there that left 22 people dead.​ Police have said the alleged shooter in the attack targeted Mexicans. O’Rourke announced Thursday that he is tweaking his approach to…MORE

Israel PM says US Reps Barred over Boycott Calls

JERUSALEM (AP) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “is open to all visitors and all criticism,” but will bar entry to two U.S. Democratic congresswomen over their support for boycotts. Netanyahu’s office issued a statement Thursday saying that based on Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar’s itinerary for an upcoming visit to the West…MORE

Texas Education Agency Releases 2019 School Accountability Ratings

Texas Education Agency Releases 2019 School Accountability Ratings

AUSTIN  (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the new school year gets underway, the Texas Education Agency has released its latest school report cards. The “Accountability Ratings” are based on data from last school year and assigns grades “A” through “F” to each school with an overall grade given to each district. The grades are based on…MORE