DALLAS (AP) – A years-long effort that included spending more than $8 million and formulating a blueprint of some 1,500 pages for how Austin uses its coveted land has ground to a halt. The City Council on Thursday is expected to stop the sweeping rewrite of Austin’s land-use code, known as CodeNext. Mayor Steve Adler…… MORE
Dallas City Council Reacts to Resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas City Council members are reacting to the resignation and guilty pleas of former Mayor Pro-Tem Dwaine Caraway. “We’re required to abide by public trust and he’s going to have to be held accountable for his actions,” said City Councilman Lee Kleinman. “It’s a poor reflection on City Hall and we have…… MORE
The Latest on DACA…
HOUSTON (AP) – A hearing before a federal judge in Texas over the fate of a program shielding young immigrants from deportation has focused heavily on the judge’s previous ruling against an earlier Obama-era program. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen heard arguments Wednesday in a case brought by Texas against the Deferred Action for Childhood…… MORE
Battle Over Iconic Dallas Restaurant’s “Don’t Mess With Tex-Mex” Slogan Continues
(WBAP/KLIF News) – The saga continues between TxDOT and a legendary Mexican restaurant in Dallas. The parent company of El Fenix, El Firebird IP, LLC, said its pressing ahead with efforts to trademark the slogan “Don’t Mess with Tex-Mex” despite pushback from the transportation agency. In response to TxDOT’s formal opposition to the trademark filing…… MORE
Missing Fort Worth Boy Found Safe
Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – An 8-year old boy has been found safe after going missing Tuesday evening while playing with friends at an apartment complex playground. Dieudonne Babutu was found inside inside one of the units at the Ladera Palms Wednesday morning, playing with a balloon according to WFAA-TV. According to the report, police are…… MORE
WATCH: Amazon Driver Mishandling Package Caught on Tape
Forney, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Forney family has gotten an apology from Amazon after their door bell camera captured a delivery driver slinging a package onto their lawn. Shop online a lot? This will make your blood boil. An @amazon delivery driver is caught flinging a package across a woman's lawn in Forney. And here's…… MORE
Texas school districts to receive letter grades
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas school districts will soon receive letter grades for the first time as the state prepares to roll out its new accountability system. The Dallas Morning News reports school district scores on an A-F grading system will be released Aug. 15. The majority of the rating system is based on student performance on…… MORE
Dallas Police Investigate Detective After Cases were not Properly Worked
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department has opened an investigation into a detective after it was discovered several assault cases had not been properly worked or cleared. All cases assigned to that detective, who has not been identified, are being reviewed and the detective has been placed on restrictive duty. That detective has been…… MORE
Fort Worth Plans For a Solution to the 1.6B Pension Fund Shortfall, Retirees Fight Back
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A plan to fix Fort Worth city employees’ pension fund isn’t sitting well with some. Tuesday, several former employees and first responders were on hand as the council talked about a plan that would increase taxpayer and retiree contributions to the fund while slashing cost of living increases. Marsha Anderson with the…… MORE
US to Impose New Sanctions on Russia over Nerve Agent Attack
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States will impose sanctions on Russia for its use of a nerve agent in an attempt to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. The State Department says Wednesday the sanctions will be imposed on Russia because it used a chemical weapon in violation of international law.…… MORE
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