WASHINGTON (AP) — A civil rights group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni. It’s the latest effort in a growing push against legacy admissions, the practice of giving admissions priority to the children of alumni. Backlash…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas police are asking for the public’s help to find the driver responsible for a deadly hit and run. It happened around 5:30 Friday morning, in the 7900 block of Scyene Road just east of Jim Miller Road. The victim was riding a bicycle in the Pleasant Gove neighborhood when…… MORE
McKinney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A gruesome find lands a McKinney man in the Colliln County jail for allegedly trying to kill his son. McKinney Police were called to home on Copperhead Lane on June 23rd where the man was reportedly making suicidal threats. They found Kendall Thigpen-Watkins and his 8-year old son hanging from a…… MORE
Severe weather is also not expected, but some storms could have gusty winds and small hail. Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Monday Night A 30 percent chance…… MORE
BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore on Sunday — killing two people, wounding 28 and leaving an extensive crime scene that marred the U.S. holiday weekend, police said. Three of the wounded were in critical condition. Baltimore Police Department Acting Commissioner Richard Worley told reporters there were a total of…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — It’s not uncommon for air conditioning units to run 7-months a year or more in North Texas. A big chunk of your yearly electrical costs are generated from cooling your home. Summer time power bills are a rude awakening each year. In response, most power companies share tips with consumers on how to…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Texas Rangers are celebrating a mid-season trade. The Texas Rangers announced on Friday that the team acquired LHP Aroldis Chapman from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for LHP Cole Ragans and minor league OF Roni Cabrera. The news comes as the Rangers continue to string wins together under Manager Bruce Bochy.…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Close to 50 fireworks shows are scheduled for the DFW area during the 4th of July Holiday, but none bigger than Addison Kaboom Town on July 3rd. For more than three decades the City of Addison has been know as “the little town with the big fireworks show”. Addison Kaboom Town takes place…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for millions of Americans. The 6-3 decision, with conservative justices in the majority, effectively killed the $400 billion plan, announced by President Joe Biden last year, and left borrowers on the hook for repayments…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for gay rights, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled Friday that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.…… MORE
