AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Education Agency released controversial school district reports cards Wednesday morning. Districts are given letter grades A through F and the agency said the rating system is meant to improve accountability. In addition to letter grades, districts are given ratings of “met requirement” and “improvement required” based on how schools performed…… MORE
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The State Fair of Texas Announces Finalists for 2018 Big Tex Awards
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas has announced the 10 food finalists that will be available at this year’s fair. One of them is the Cotton Candy Taco — it’s creator Justin Martinez says being creative year after year is a challenge. “The hard part is not being too crazy where it’s going…… MORE
Dallas Officials Consider Adding New Entrance to Love Field to Ease Congestion
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – As passenger traffic continues to grow at Dallas Love Field, city officials are looking at ways to ease traffic congestion. Cars pile in on the south side of the airport off Mockingbird Lane and Cedar Springs, and a new north side entrance is among solutions. Dallas Director of Aviation Mark Duebner told…… MORE
Fort Worth ISD Discusses Possible Anthem Guidelines For Students Who Want to Kneel
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A controversial conversation over national anthem protests is in the spotlight at Fort Worth ISD. District spokesman Clint Bond tells WFAA-TV that the district is considering guidelines as they face the possibility of protests among high school football players. The aim is to strike a balance between voicing opinions, but understanding…… MORE
As drought lingers, Texas ranchers opt to reduce their herds
DALLAS (AP) — A growing number of Texas ranchers and farmers are trimming their livestock, or selling them altogether, as the persistent drought has eliminated water supplies and forage for the animals. Some landowners describe a boom-and-bust cycle playing out with increasing frequency as one drought follows another: a rancher builds up his livestock but…… MORE
Cards, Supplies For Students at Back to School Festival
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) — Volunteers spent Tuesday writing notes of encouragement to students in the Dallas Independent School District that will be handed out with backpacks full of school supplies. The notes and the back-to-school basics are all a part of an annual event, put together by For Oak Cliff. On Saturday, community members will get…… MORE
Fort Worth School Receives 1,000 Brand New Books at Back to School Event
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Young readers and teachers at De Zavala Elementary School will benefit from 1,000 new books this year. The special back to school event with Mayor Betsy Price and Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent P. Scribner is designed to stock classroom shelves and help children develop a love for reading. “The classrooms…… MORE
Judge Rules Plano Recall Election Will Not Go Forward
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – A judge has ruled that a recall election involving a Plano City Councilman will not go forward. In a statement from the city, State District Judge Mark Rusch ruled Tuesday the number of signatures on petitions calling for the recall of Councilman Tom Harrison are not enough. The judge said he was…… MORE
Veteran Dallas Police Officer Voices Concerns about Department
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A 36 year veteran of the Dallas Police Department is speaking out about concerns he has about the department. Officer Nick Novello told WBAP’s Rick Roberts Show Tuesday that he fears police Chief Renee Hall won’t ask the city council for more money or more staffing amid a shortage of Officers in…… MORE
Southwest Unveils Updated Policy on Service Animals
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas-based Southwest airlines is updating its policy on service animals on flights. If you have an Emotional Support Animal, only a dog or cat would be welcome aboard and of course you have to have a letter from a doctor. The dog or cat also must be in a carrier or on…… MORE
