AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas unemployment rate rose slightly in January to start the year at 4 percent. The Texas Workforce Commission on Friday reported that compares to the December statewide jobless rate of 3.9 percent. Nationwide unemployment held steady in February at 4.1 percent. Texas jobless figures for February will be released on…… MORE
As High Speed Rail Plans Continue Arlington Could Be Left Out?
Dallas/Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A proposed high-speed rail line from Dallas to Houston is moving forward. During a meeting of the Regional Transportation Commission Thursday in Arlington, plans were unveiled for a connector route did not include the City of Arlingont. Dallas officials said that no city should be included unless they are a member…… MORE
Outraised and outhustled, is Sen. Ted Cruz losing his mojo?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ted Cruz slayed the Texas Republican establishment in 2012 with his Senate win, took Washington by storm as its leading conservative flamethrower and finished second only to Donald Trump for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. His success was built on a frenetic campaign and tireless travel schedule, raking in small-donor dollars…… MORE
Area Steel Company Will Take a Big Hit From Trump Tariffs
Campbell, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – An area steel company is not happy about President Trump’s new imposed tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. In Campbell, Texas, just outside of Rockwall, QMF Steel owners say the tariffs are already costing them millions. Steve Lester, told WFAA-TV, Thursday, “I’m gonna cry when I go home, it’s been a…… MORE
South Korea says Trump will meet North Korea’s Kim by May
WASHINGTON (AP) – South Korea’s national security director says President Donald Trump has decided he will meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un “by May.” Chung Eui-yong spoke outside the White House after a day of briefings with senior U.S. officials, including Trump, on the recent inter-Korea talks. Chung says Trump said “he would meet…… MORE
Hebron High School Principal Issues Apology After Botched Lockdown Drill On Campus
CARROLLTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A lock down drill at Hebron High School on Thursday caused a sense of panic among students and some of their parents. Principal Scot Finch issued an apology after receiving numerous calls from parents about the situation. “It is our district protocol to ensure students know the situation is a drill, and…… MORE
New Report Shows Texas Women Won’t Achieve Equal Pay Until 2049
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A new report finds women in North Texas have made progress but still face obstacles on reaching their full potential. The information was released in a study from the Dallas Women’s Foundation and Institute for Women’s Policy Research that looks at the economic status of women in Dallas, Denton and Collin Counties.…… MORE
Plano Police Confirm Human Remains Found in Anna Belong to Christina Morris
PLANO (WBAP/KLIF News) – The family of Christina Morris got some much-needed closure this week, after Plano police confirmed that the human remains found in Anna Wednesday belonged to their long-lost loved one. Fighting back tears, Morris’ family thanked the law enforcement for helping to find Christina and bringing her home. “This, I must say,…… MORE
Dallas County D.A. Democratic Primary Candidate Requests Recount
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A candidate in the Democratic primary for Dallas County district attorney has reportedly requested a recount following Tuesday’s primary elections. As votes were tallied late Tuesday, Elizabeth Frizell had 516 less votes than Judge John Creuzot. Dallas County Election Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole said that number could change. “We do have over 1,000 mail ballots…… MORE
One of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Captured in Colorado
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A convicted felon on the Texas 10 Most Wanted sex offender list has been captured in Colorado. The Texas Department of Public Safety said 26-year-old Dakota Marcus Stewart was caught Tuesday in Florissant, Colorado, about 70 miles (112 kilometers) southwest of Denver. Stewart was wanted for failure to register as a sex…… MORE
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