Students in Keller Under Quarantine after Employees Test Positive for COVID-19

KELLER (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas school district confirmed on Monday that more than 140 students are under quarantine after three employees tested positive for COVID-19. According to Keller ISD, there are three positive COVID-19 employee cases in fifth grade at Indian Springs Middle School. “Due to the volume of close contacts, and out of…MORE

Biden Hits Campaign Trail, Blames Trump for City Violence

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it. He’s dismissing his presidential opponent as incapable of tackling the violence himself. Biden said Monday in Pittsburgh that Trump can’t stop the violence “because for years he’s fomented it.”…MORE

Desoto ISD Superintendent Resigns

DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF)- The DeSoto ISD Superintendent D’Andre Weaver has resigned. This happened in an emergency meeting called yesterday where the school board voted 4-3 to accept his voluntary resignation. The specially-called meeting comes after the TEA accused the district of fraud and mismanaged funds, from findings in an audit. However, Weaver said this was for…MORE

Red Cross Assists Over 200 North Texans Impacted by Severe Weather and Fire Damage

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The American Red Cross is assisting North Texans impacted by severe weather over the weekend. The storm produced damaging downburst winds between Briar and Azle, and a lightning strike causing a large apartment fire in Lewisville. Krystal Smith with DFW Red Cross said they’ve provided shelter and food to more than 200 people…MORE

United Airlines Drops Controversial Fee

UNDATED (AP) – United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States. The airline also says that starting in January, customers can fly standby for free no matter what kind of ticket they bought. United said Sunday that when it hears from…MORE

Gov. Abbott, Dallas County Judge Jenkins Have Heated Exchange on Twitter Over Pay Increases

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Governor Greg Abbott are arguing on twitter about a proposed 2% pay increase for Dallas County elected officials. The Dallas County Commissioners are set to decide on the pay bump on Tuesday, in an effort to make Dallas County’s civil service jobs competitive with those in the private…MORE

Hurricane Laura Survivors Worry About Getting Help

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — In a matter of hours last week, Hurricane Laura tore through the tire shop Layla Winbush’s family started just under a year ago, reducing most of it to rubble and scattering hundreds of tires across the lot. The storm also damaged her home, which now reeks of mold. Federal and…MORE

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