DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A group of Dallas city leaders are making a plea to Texas legislators to not cut funding to early education. Governor Greg Abbott initiated a grant program two years ago that puts $118 million per year toward improving public preschools, but Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, former Dallas Police Chief David Brown,…… MORE
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Federal Judge tosses lawsuit against Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. government’s securities fraud lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, though the Republican still faces criminal charges of duping wealthy investors. But the ruling by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant on Thursday is a significant victory for Paxton, who is scheduled to stand trial…… MORE
New CDC Survey Allows North Texans to View Regional Health Trends
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A new set of data from a Center of Disease Control survey allows North Texans to see health trends and risks where they live. Donald Schwarz is from the Robert Wood Foundation, which partnered with the CDC, and says Dallas performs well in a few areas. “Fewer people binge drink, and…… MORE
Smoking Ban in Dallas Parks Begins Today
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — As of Wednesday, the City of Dallas is instituting a smoking ban in public parks. The Dallas City Council approved the ordinance in November, which will only apply to parks and trails managed by the city. Any entity managed by a private partner — like the Dallas Zoo, Arboretum or Fair…… MORE
Johnny Manziel Summoned to Court, Tells Judge “I Need to Get My Life in Order”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made a brief court appearance Tuesday morning in Dallas because of failure to tell a judge what steps he was taking toward a dismissal agreement signed in late November of last year. Manziel is supposed to attend rehab and anger management, and in return a misdemeanor…… MORE
Opening Statements Heard in Price Corruption Trial
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Opening statements have concluded in the corruption trial for Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price, and the case has now entered the witness testimony phase. The statements took place this morning after several delays last Thursday, which pushed the trial back to Monday morning. The prosecution urged the jury to “follow…… MORE
Senator Cruz Calls President Trump’s Media Coverage “Absurd”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Senator Ted Cruz is weighing in on the White House’s decision to block specific media groups from a press briefing Friday. Speaking before a roundtable for small business leaders at Dallas Baptist University, Cruz says the media coverage over what he called less important stories has gotten out of hand. “I…… MORE
JC Penney to close up to 140 stores
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – J.C. Penney announced today that it’s closing more stores in an effort to compete with online retailers. The Plano based retailer plans to close between 130-140 stores over the next few months, in addition to two distribution centers in Florida and California. Marvin R. Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer of JCPenney…… MORE
Transgender Wrestler from Euless Participating in State Tournament
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — As a transgender wrestler from Euless Trinity High School competes in a state tournament this weekend, the lawyer who is suing the University Interscholastic League for allowing it to happen is speaking out. Attorney Jim Baudhuin is the father of a girl wrestler in a different weight class as Mack Beggs,…… MORE
Price Corruption Trial Off to Slow Start, Delayed Until Next Week
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — The corruption trial of Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price got off to a bumpy start Thursday. There was an hour-long delay at the beginning of the trial so the court could replace a juror who was hospitalized. She was eventually dismissed, leaving the jury now with 12 members and three…… MORE
