AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Early voting has begun across Texas for approximately 15.8 million people who are registered to vote in the midterm elections. The number of registered voters is a 4 percent increase from those registered to cast a ballot in the March primaries. Texas has added 1.6-plus million registered voters since 2014’s midterm…… MORE
The Capital Murder Trial of Dallas Dentist Kendra Hatcher is Underway
DALLAS (AP) – Dallas County jurors are listening to 911 calls and other testimony on the opening day of the capital murder trial of a man accused in the shooting death of a pediatric dentist. Jurors in the trial of 34-year-old Kristopher Love listened Monday to a 911 recording of a caller saying he saw…… MORE
Former Dallas County Schools Board President Larry Duncan Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Former Dallas City Councilman and Dallas County Schools Board President Larry Duncan pleaded guilty to tax evasion for his involvement in the DCS bribery scandal. It’s the latest guilty plea in a scandal that sent shock waves through Dallas City Hall as federal authorities continue to crack down on the corruption that…… MORE
Gearing Up for the 7th Annual ‘Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair
Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, the Texas Veterans Commission and Texas Workforce Commission is gearing up for the 7th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Job Fair for veterans. TWC’s Hiring Red, White & You! campaign aims to connect Texas veterans and their spouses with Texas employers who value the skills,…… MORE
SBA Offers Assistance to Texas Businesses and Residents Affected by Flooding
Washington – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by severe storms and flooding in Ellis, Sutton and Tarrant counties that occurred Sept. 21‑23, 2018, The SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to written requests SBA received from Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 15 and Oct.…… MORE
VIDEO: District 32 Candidates Sessions and Allred Debate Iran, Healthcare and More
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The two candidates in Dallas’ hotly contested District-32 House race squared off in a debate last night, hosted by the American Jewish Committee-Dallas and Jewish Latino. Incumbent Republican Rep. Pete Sessions blasted his Democratic challenger, Colin Allred for supporting the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Sessions accused Allred of being pro-Iranian. Allred…… MORE
San Antonio approves $450M Alamo redevelopment project
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San Antonio City Council approved a $450 million redevelopment plan for the Alamo, marking a new chapter for the nearly 300-year-old site. The council voted for the proposal on Thursday, signing off on disputed changes, including moving the 1930s Cenotaph memorial, the San Antonio Express-News reported. The vote comes after months of debate by…… MORE
Texas A&M Could Be a Trailblazer in One of the World’s Leading Sources of Protein-Rich Foods
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) – Scientists at Texas &M University have earned federal approval of a genetic process to unleash cottonseed as possibly one of the world’s leading sources of protein-rich food. The San Antonio Express-News reports the patent-pending process is known as “TAM66274.” The process this month won nonregulation status from the U.S. Department…… MORE
Hundreds of Pounds of Ready-To-Eat Salad May Be Contaminated With Salmonella & Listeria
HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston company has recalled nearly 1,800 pounds (816.47 kilograms) of ready-to-eat salad with chicken products because a corn ingredient may be contaminated with salmonella and listeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says GHSW recalled salads produced Oct. 1 through last Thursday, with “best by” or “best if sold” dates of Sunday…… MORE
More Texas Troopers On The Road For National School Bus Safety Week
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas troopers will be riding in or following some school buses this week in an effort to make sure other drivers are obeying traffic laws related to transporting students. The Texas Department of Public Safety says the effort is part of National School Bus Safety Week, which runs Monday through Friday.…… MORE
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