As Texas lawmakers mull a controversial transgender “bathroom bill” similar to North Carolina’s law that outraged top sports leagues, the NBA said Thursday that making sure its fans are treated “fairly and equally” is a key factor in determining which states it chooses to host key events – including future NBA All-Star Games. Entitled “Texas Senate Bill…… MORE
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Frisco students could be told, “Hand in your homework and take out the trash.”
FRISCO, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) — As the Frisco Independent School District struggles to provide for a continuing budget shortfall volunteers are trying to come up with ideas to tighten the district’s belt. One of the suggestions is to cut back on janitorial staff hours and have students tidy up the classrooms, including taking out the…… MORE
Carrion luggage: raw meat seized at DFW airport
DALLAS, Texas (WBAP/KLIF News) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists seized 22 pounds of illegal animal meat at DFW Airport this past week. Included in the seizures were raw chicken, pig and cow meat, brains, hearts, heads, tongues and feet, all found in the luggage of a woman returning from Vietnam. According to…… MORE
Final phase of work begins on pipeline
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas based company building the disputed Dakota Access Oil Pipeline has started construction on the final stretch of the $3.8 billion project. Energy Transfer Partners began work late Wednesday after getting final permission from the Army to proceed with a crossing of the Missouri River in southern North Dakota. ETP spokeswoman…… MORE
Company behind Dallas-to-Houston Bullet train signs new land deals
DALLAS (AP) – The company planning a high-speed train between Dallas and Houston says it has reached land option agreements on about 30 percent of the parcels estimated to be needed for the route that stretches through 10 counties. Texas Central CEO Carlos Aguilar said Tuesday that is was a “significant step” in the project…… MORE
TX U.S. Senators Praise Supreme Court Nominee
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) The two U.S. Senators from Texas are applauding President Donald Trump for nominating Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) told “CNN Tonight with Don Lemon” that Gorsuch’s nomination is “an absolute home run.” Cruz went on to say, “this is a judge who for a decade…… MORE
Super Bowl Ticket Prices Expected to Drop
HOUSTON (AP) – Looking for a ticket to Super Bowl 51 in Houston on Feb. 5? Don’t buy it now if you want to get the best price. The average price for tickets to the matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots is already down 9 percent from last year’s game, according to…… MORE
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – The Senior Bowl quarterbacks would gladly become this year’s version of Dak Prescott, except perhaps with a shorter wait in the NFL draft. Prescott impressed at last year’s Senior Bowl , earning Most Outstanding Player honors. He still languished until the fourth round of the draft before moving into a starring…… MORE
Dallas to Launch Small Business Center Near Fair Park
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas is working with the United Methodist Church to start an entrepreneurship center near Fair Park. The center will offer space for potential small business owners to develop a plan. Potential business owners will be able to rent cubicle space or meet with other people who have business ideas to form…… MORE
Glenn Beck Dismissed as Defendent in Clock Boy Lawsuit
DALLAS (AP) – A judge has dismissed conservative commentator Glenn Beck as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by the father of a Muslim boy arrested after taking a homemade clock to his Irving school . The Dallas Morning News reports state District Judge Maricela Moore on Monday dismissed claims against Beck, his network, and…… MORE
