Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Department of Labor has taken legal action against two North Texas dentists on behalf of a dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were not reinstated after expressing concerns about what coronavirus safety measures would be in place when the practice reopened in spring 2020. In March and April 2020, Roger…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – North Texans who are looking for work are invited to attend a job fair the Galleria Dallas this weekend. More than 80 retailers and restaurants will be offering hundreds of jobs as they look to shore up staff amid this phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Galleria Dallas General Manager Angie Freed…… MORE
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas released the names of 32 semi finalists for this years Big Tex Choice Awards food competition. On the list are a combination of 19 savory and 13 sweet entries. In a press release, SFOT officials say, “After much deliberation in the first round of judging, 32 semi-finalists…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Wednesday the league is doing everything it can to encourage vaccinations for all of its athletes, though the conference won’t mandate shots for the coronavirus. Those not getting vaccinated, however, will be required to submit to multiple COVID-19 tests weekly, as was the case for…… MORE
DENVER (AP) – A federal appeals court is ordering a shorter sentence for “Tiger King” Joe Exotic. Denver’s 10th Circuit appeals court ruled Wednesday that the trial court wrongly calculated the advisory sentencing range for Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage. The zookeeper known for his expletive-laden rants on YouTube was sentenced to…… MORE
The Texas voting bills that prompted state Democrats’ flight to Washington this week include a raft of tweaks and changes to the state’s election code. Some are dramatic, others highly technical, and a couple could make life easier for voters. But taken as a whole, the changes add up to one clear result: If the proposals pass,…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne is hosting a North Texas Job fair office at the Irving Convention Center on July 15 from 1-6pm. The Congresswoman will be joined by over 40 local Mayors, State Representatives and State Senators and has brought in over 130 businesses and counting in the area like Toyota, Amazon and…… MORE
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- Grand Prairie Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred at around 3pm in the 3000 block of Corn Valley Road when a Grand Prairie Motorcycle Officer attempted to stop a driver for speeding. According to police, the vehicle led the officer on a chase into a neighborhood and the suspect, identified as…… MORE
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Wednesday that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is receiving more than $210 million in federal emergency grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for mental health and substance use disorder services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The State of Texas…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County Republican Party Chairman Rodney Anderson is stepping away from his post. Party Spokesman, Will Busby said Wednesday that the Dallas County GOP saw significant growth during Anderson’s tenure. “Our reach has expanded exponentially and the party is aligned,” said Busby. “Volunteers are active and we have seen tremendous leadership from…… MORE
