Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Building a new elementary school and modernizing some others are proposed plans for a 1.5-billion dollar bond issue at Fort Worth ISD. If approved by voters on November 2, other funds have been earmarked for 3 new small community-base stadiums, competition venues and field houses. District Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner told…… MORE
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Fort Worth fire officials say a fire over the weekend at Atwood McDonald Elementary School was intentionally set. Investigators arrested 61-year old Joseph Terry Dorsey on burglary and arson charges. Crews arrived at the school around 10:30 Saturday night to find an active fire. The fire was contained, but not before…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys ran over the NFL’s No. 1 defense, answering a little history from the legs of Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold Elliott carried 20 times for 143 yards in the two-time rushing champion’s first triple-digit game of the season, Dak Prescott threw four touchdown passes and the…… MORE
League City (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in League City have arrested a suspect in the stabbing of a Jack-in-the-Box manager who was attacked last March when he asked a customer to wear a mask to protect against the spread of COVID. The manager was stabbed three times, but has recovered. James Schulz Jr. was arrested during…… MORE
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – California will become the first U.S. state to require COVID-19 vaccinations for children to attend public and private schools in person under a mandate that could effect millions of students. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that the coronavirus shot will be added to 10 other immunizations already required for school…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Investigators in Texas have arrested a man suspected of throwing a Molotov cocktail inside Travis County Democratic Party headquarters in Austin. The actions were caught on surveillance video. A fire official says 30-year-old Ryan Faircloth was booked Friday in the Travis County jail. He is charged with arson and possessing a…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Three Dallas firefighters injured in an apartment building explosion this week remain hospitalized in critical, but stable condition. Dallas Fire Rescue officials remain optimistic about their prognosis. In addition, the Dallas Office of Emergency management is coordinating with local hotels to extend the stay of residents displaced by the blast through the weekend.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden has traveled to Capitol Hill as Democrats strain to rescue a scaled back version of his $3.5 trillion government overhaul and salvage a related public works bill. Biden is huddling privately with House Democrats. This after days of frantic negotiations with no deal. Biden is also planning to visit…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Friday over whether Texas can leave in place what has been dubbed the nation’s most restrictive abortion law. Since September, Senate Bill 8, or the “Heartbeat bill” has banned most abortions and sent women to get care beyond the the state. A lawsuit filed by the…… MORE
HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF) – Houston Police said early Friday afternoon that one suspect in custody after reports of an active shooting at Yes Prep Secondary in Southwest Houston. Police said Officers are searching the school for any other possible suspects at this time. The Scene is still active. More information will be provided as it becomes…… MORE
