DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The State Fair of Texas is moving the opening day parade from Downtown Dallas into Fair Park. Karissa Condoianis with the State Fair of Texas says this allows them to bring the parade to the fair itself. “We are moving it to the Fair Grounds,” Condoianis said. “We are really excited about…… MORE
Lancaster ISD Teacher on Leave, Allegedly Threatened Student with Deportation
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF)- A Lancaster ISD teacher is on leave after allegedly threatening a 14-year-old Hispanic student with deportation. The teacher at Obama’s 9th grade Center allegedly told the student even though he’s a citizen, President Donald Trump is making a law where he could be deported because of his mom’s status. Jaime Barron a North…… MORE
Arlington Pushing to be the Home of ‘National Medal of Honor Museum’
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Arlington could be the future home of the nation’s ‘Medal of Honor Museum.’ Arlington and Denver, Colorado have been named the top two finalists for the site of the museum. While visiting Arlington Thursday, the project’s CEO, Joe Daniels said the city would be a great fit. “In order…… MORE
DOJ: Former FBI Director James Comey Violated FBI Policies
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department’s inspector general says former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in his handling of memos documenting private conversations with President Donald Trump. The watchdog office says Comey broke FBI rules by giving a memo containing unclassified information to a friend with instructions to share the contents with a…… MORE
Woman Who Claimed Sutherland Springs Attack Was a Hoax Deemed Competent for Trial
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – A woman who confronted the pastor of a Texas church where more than two dozen worshipers were gunned down and claimed the attack was staged has been deemed competent to stand trial. The San Antonio Express-News reports that mental health experts determined 57-year-old Jodie Marie Mann, of San Marcos, is ready…… MORE
Richardson ISD, Others Cracking Down On Student Vaping
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF News) — Some North Texas school districts say they’ve been cracking down hard on vaping. In Richardson, school officials say between last year and just a few days into this school year, they’ve confiscated more than 200 e-cigarettes and disciplined more than 110 students. Thirty of those students have been expelled for vaping…… MORE
Actor Matthew McConaughey Takes On New Role At UT Austin
(CNN) – This fall, award winning actor Matthew McConaughey will take on a new role: professor at the University of Texas at Austin. McConaughey, who graduated from UT in 1993, will be a “professor of practice” at the Moody College of Communication as faculty in the Department of Radio-Television-Film, according to a university news release. McConaughey has been…… MORE
El Paso Defendant’s Claims Raise Questions Over Gun Imports
The gunman accused of killing 22 people in El Paso, Texas, told police that the AK-style rifle used in the attack came from Romania and that he ordered his ammunition online from Russia. The claims raised a series of questions about how the suspect acquired his weapons and what the laws are that govern firearms…… MORE
Tarrant County Voters to Encounter New Voting Machines in November
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County voters will encounter new voting machines at the polls this November. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court allocated $11 million earlier to replace machines that were 15 years old. But the money came with one stipulation; there must be a way to keep a paper trail. “The old machines were…… MORE
El Paso Shooting Suspect says AK-style Gun came from Romania
EL PASO, Texas (AP) – The suspected gunman in the El Paso mass shooting earlier this month told police that the AK-style gun he used in the attack came from Romania. The Texas Tribune reported Wednesday that 21-year-old Patrick Crusius told police he ordered the weapon online before picking it up at a gun store…… MORE
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