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Arlington Adds Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity to Non Discrimination Ordinances

Arlington Adds Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity to Non Discrimination Ordinances

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Arlington approved to add sexual orientation and gender identity to its anti-discrimination ordinances for fair housing, employment and public accommodations. “It is hereby declared to be the policy of the City of Arlington to promote, through fair, orderly and lawful procedures, the opportunity for each person to obtain housing without…MORE

Keystone Pipeline Canceled After Biden Blocked Permit

Keystone Pipeline Canceled After Biden Blocked Permit

 (AP) – The sponsor of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline says it’s pulling the plug on the contentious project after Canadian officials failed to persuade the Biden administration to reverse its cancellation of the company’s permit. Calgary-based TC Energy said Wednesday it would work with government agencies “to ensure a safe termination of and…MORE

Biden Opens Overseas Trip Declaring ‘United States is Back’

Biden Opens Overseas Trip Declaring ‘United States is Back’

 (AP) – President Joe Biden has opened his first overseas trip of his term with a declaration that “the United States is back.” He is seeking to reassert the nation on the world stage and steady European allies deeply shaken by his predecessor. Biden has set the stakes for his eight-day trip in sweeping terms,…MORE

Seasonal Jobs Now Available at State Fair of Texas

Seasonal Jobs Now Available at State Fair of Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – With just over 100 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, Big Tex is looking to hire thousands of seasonal workers. Seasonal job applications are now available online for a variety of departments. The Fair provides more than 7,000 seasonal job opportunities every year, with approximately 2,200 people employed directly by the State Fair of…MORE

Dallas Regional Chamber Launches Campaign to Boost COVID Vaccinations in North Texas

Dallas Regional Chamber Launches Campaign to Boost COVID Vaccinations in North Texas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Regional Chamber launched the “Take Care of Business” multimedia vaccine public awareness campaign on Wednesday with a goal to get more North Texans vaccinated. The chamber hopes to increase the percentage of North Texans ages 16 and older receiving at least one vaccination shot from the current 60% to 70%…MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Investigating Reports of Shots Fired, No Injuries Reported

Joint Base San Antonio Investigating Reports of Shots Fired, No Injuries Reported

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF) – JBSA Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio was on lock-down for several hours on Wednesday following reports of an active shooter. According to officials at the base, two gunshots were heard outside of one of the entrance gates. 📢#ActiveShooter update: ➡There are no suspected injuries at this time. ➡The shooting…MORE

Death of 5-Year-Old Houston Boy Whose Body Was Found in Motel Ruled  A Homicide

Death of 5-Year-Old Houston Boy Whose Body Was Found in Motel Ruled A Homicide

HOUSTON  (WBAP/KLIF News) – There’s more tragic news in the death of a Houston boy whose body was found in a storage unit at the Best Western Inn in Jasper, about 135 miles northeast of Houston, last week. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences ruled that 5-year-old Samuel Olson died of homicidal violence with…MORE

MedStar Hosting Pop-up Vaccination Clinic in Sansom Park

MedStar Hosting Pop-up Vaccination Clinic in Sansom Park

Tarrant County (WBAP/KLIF) – MedStar and the Sansom Park Fire Department are holding a community vaccine clinic from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at the fire station at 5500 Buchanan St. in Sansom Park. Up to 250 first and second doses will be available to anyone 12 years and older. Preregistration is recommended but not required. Enter your…MORE

AMBER ALERT: Mother & Daughter Kidnapped by Corpus Christi Murder Suspect

AMBER ALERT: Mother & Daughter Kidnapped by Corpus Christi Murder Suspect

Corpus Christi, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – An Amber Alert and Clear Alert have been for a Corpus Christi woman and her 1-year old daughter reportedly kidnapped Tuesday afternoon by the woman’s ex-boyfriend. Police say 18-year old Jezabel Zamora and daughter Kaylee were forced to leave their home against their will with 24-year old Kristian Garcia after…MORE

Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Plano Bazaar

Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Plano Bazaar

Plano, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Plano Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the parking lot of the Plano Bazaar last evening. Officers arrived at the indoor soccer facility located at 1409 Jupiter Street around 6pm to find the victim with multiple stab wounds. The unidentified man died a short time later at a hospital. Officers…MORE