Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – With the latest jobs report showing the lowest unemployment rate since 1969, Dallas-based financial and economics expert Angela E. Matthews says the stats will be a driver of a lot of midterm voting today. “I think people are going to be leaning in on the jobs report, they’re going to be leaning…… MORE
New Rangers manager Woodward already shares bond in Texas
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chris Woodward grew up wanting to be an architect or an engineer. He also had what he thought was a far-fetched dream of playing professional baseball. The kid from California who was a 54th-round draft pick and went on to play 12 major league seasons as a utility infielder for five…… MORE
Trump, Democrats Make Last Push Before Election Day
(AP) – President Donald Trump is making a final elections argument by claiming that Democrats will take a “wrecking ball to our economy and to the future of our country.” Trump made the second of his final three rally stops on Monday in front of a loud, packed crowd in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He says,…… MORE
Richardson ISD Closed for Election Day, Nov 6th
RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson ISD schools will be canceled tomorrow for Election Day. Richardson ISD officials say as a precaution they are canceling classes while schools serve as polling locations. An email to parents said Nov. 6 will serve as a holiday for students and a development day for staff. … MORE
Mesquite Plans for a Veterans Memorial Park
The city of Mesquite is building a Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who served. It will be located at City Lake Park on South Galloway Ave. Mayor Stan Pickett said the budget is based off community donations, but they estimate it to be around $300,000. The city received donations from organizations and families, including…… MORE
USOC Moves to Shut Down USA Gymnastics after Nassar Scandal
(AP) – The U.S. Olympic Committee is moving to revoke USA Gymnastics’ status as the governing body for the sport at the Olympic level, meting out the nuclear option to an organization that has botched its own reorganization in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar. In an open letter…… MORE
Walmart & Microsoft Work Together To Make Shopping More Convenient For Customers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Engineers from Walmart and Microsoft will work together in Texas to help the Arkansas-based retail giant provide more convenient ways for customers to shop. Walmart on Monday announced plans to expand its technology center in Austin in a move to help associates make better use of digital data and improve operations.…… MORE
Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division to Monitor Tarrant County on Election Day
WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department will be in Tarrant County Tuesday to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws on Election Day. According to a statement released Monday, Tarrant is one of 35 jurisdictions in 19 states slated for federal oversight. “Voting rights are constitutional rights and they’re part…… MORE
South Texas Couple Killed in Helicopter Crash Hours After Wedding
UVALDE (WBAP/KLIF News) – A South Texas couple was killed in a helicopter crash just hours after they were married in Uvalde over the weekend. According to KTRK TV in Houston, Will Byler and Bailee Ackerman were married at a family ranch Saturday night. The newlyweds were seniors at Sam Houston State University, according to the…… MORE
DART Provides Free Rides On Election Day
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Area Rapid Transit is offering free rides to voters from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday November 6th. Riders can ride the DART bus, light rail, Paratransit or the Trinity Railway Express commuter rail between CentrePort/DFW Airport station and Union station. To get the free ride you will…… MORE
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