(WBAP/KLIF) — The University of Texas has announced that its marching band and pep band will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas” school song when they return to performing. But the school will also create a new alternative band in 2022 that won’t play it. a group of athletes and students called on…… MORE
LEWISVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is requesting public feedback on the agency’s proposed GoZone on-demand rideshare service that will replace most of the agency’s fixed-route service. Earlier this month, DCTA’s Board of Directors approved the proposed service plan from River North Via, an on-demand service provider, and is now requesting input from…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas couple is facing charges for their alleged involvement in the January 6 breach of the United States Capitol building. According to the FBI, Mark and Janise Middleton, of Forestburg in rural Montague County, were arrested this week. A Federal complaint shows surveillance photos taken by Police body cam that captured…… MORE
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Senator John Cornyn announced a legislative proposal on Thursday that he said is meant to respond to the current surge in migrants crossing the southern border. U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX-23) joined Senator Cornyn to introduce the ‘Bipartisan Border Solutions Act.’ The lawmakers said Thursday that the bill…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – While many industries are still dealing with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Southwest Airlines reported a $116 million profit for the first quarter of 2021. The Dallas-based carrier is the first major U.S. airline to do so. The company credits federal dollars for helping it ease the storm amid…… MORE
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market. The Labor Department said Thursday that applications declined 39,000 from a revised…… MORE
Greenville, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The Greenville ISD issued an apology after a staged photo of teachers foot on a students neck surfaces. An apology letter has been sent to parents in the Greenville independent school district by Superintendent Demetrus Liggins, after initially alerting the district community that in an investigation was underway. The photo was…… MORE
LONE PINE, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say a Texas man has died after falling to his death while hiking California’s Mount Whitney. The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 36-year-old Saulo Escalante of Conroe was found Tuesday in a steep, snowy chute. Escalante had gone on a day hike on the Sierra Nevada…… MORE
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Over the next several weeks, Sundance Square will launch a new downtown parking program as part of its ongoing effort to transform the Plaza and 1.6 million square feet of office space, retail, restaurants, entertainment and residential living into an even more pedestrian friendly destination. “At the heart of the new parking…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Former President George W. Bush is highlighting the issue of immigration in a new exhibit inside the Bush Center on the SMU campus. Through the exhibit, the former President spotlights the journeys of America’s immigrants and the contributions they have made to daily American life. Through 43 powerful four-color portraits personally painted…… MORE
