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
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
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
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 (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 (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
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
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 (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
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
