VATICAN CITY (AP) – The Vatican expressed “shame and sorrow” on Thursday about a scathing Pennsylvania grand jury report about clergy who raped and molested children in six dioceses and decried the abuse as “criminally and morally reprehensible.” In uncharacteristically strong language for the Holy See even in matters like the long running abuse scandals…… MORE
FORT WORTH (KLIF/WBAP) – First responders and retirees are upset after Fort Worth’s City Manager David Cooke proposed a plan to help fix the pension fund. Now, the city’s pension fund is about $1.6 billion dollars and is projected to run out of money in 25 years. The Council’s initial plan increases taxpayer and retiree…… MORE
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
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
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 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
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
