FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth proposed a $1.9 billion budget for 2019. City Manager David Cooke said they are planning to do a lot with the funds. Cooke said It will lower property tax by 2 cents. Cooke said the city plans to build a new fire station, library and will…… MORE
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Fort Worth Police to Host Civilian Active Shooter Training
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The city of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Police are hosting a civilian active shooter training course. Eddy Trinadad with Fort Worth Police said the training course provides strategies and guidance for surviving an active shooter event. Trinadad said this program is potentially lifesaving as it highlights strategies developed by Advanced…… MORE
A Fight Over City Council Term Limits in Arlington Leads to a Temporary Restraining Order
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The fight over City Council term limits continues in Arlington. According to Zack Maxwell Publisher of The Arlington Voice, a Tarrant County judge issued a temporary restraining order on Wednesday that may keep a secondary proposition off the November ballot. After a City Council vote Tuesday night to add a secondary…… MORE
Trump Revokes Former CIA Director’s Clearance
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is revoking the security clearance of former Obama administration CIA director John Brennan. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the decision at a White House briefing Wednesday. Sanders is citing Brennan’s “erratic conduct and behavior” and accusing him of “lying” and “wild outbursts.” Brennan has been deeply critical…… MORE
The Filing Period For Dallas City Council Candidacy is Now Open
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Following Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway’s resignation and guilty plea to federal corruption charges, there is now an open seat on the Dallas City Council. The Dallas City Council approved a special election to fill the District 4 Seat. Interested candidates have until next Thursday, August 23rd, by 6p.m. to enter…… MORE
New Samsung Smartphone Beats Apple’s Release of New iPhones By A Month
NEW YORK (AP) – Samsung has announced that its next major smartphone will come out Aug. 24. The new Galaxy Note 9 will be faster and last longer without a recharge. But don’t expect earth-shattering features. The improvements reflect a general stagnation in smartphone hardware innovation. Major changes tend to come every few years rather…… MORE
Hundreds of Texas Schools Eligible For $174 Million in Federal Grants
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – More than 300 Texas school districts that helped educate Hurricane Harvey-displaced students are eligible to apply for $174 million in federal grants. The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday announced the assistance and a list of eligible districts and charter schools . The money comes from the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for…… MORE
Texas Education Agency Releases School District Ratings
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
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
