Denton ISD Sends $1.4 Billion Bond to Voters

(WBAP/KLIF) — A May bond election is planned for Denton ISD. The school board voted to approve a nearly one and a half billion dollar bond election at Tuesday night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously in favor of a proposed May 6th bond election to address several issues, including massive growth, aging schools, and outdated…MORE

Denton ISD Sends $1.4 Billion Bond to Voters

(WBAP/KLIF) — A May bond election is planned for Denton ISD. The school board voted to approve a nearly one and a half billion dollar bond election at Tuesday night’s meeting. The board voted unanimously in favor of a proposed May 6th bond election to address several issues, including massive growth, aging schools, and outdated…MORE

Warrant Issued for Dallas Cowboys’ DE

(WBAP/KLIF) — A member of the Dallas Cowboys is wanted by police. Defensive end Sam Williams has a warrant out for his arrest from the Plano Police Department. The misdemeanor warrant is for reckless driving that resulted from a collision, last month. Williams was reportedly driving a black 2021 Chevrolet Corvette on December 22nd that…MORE

Rockwall-Heath Football Coach on Leave After Several Students are Hospitalized

Heath, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The head football coach at Rockwall-Heath High School has been placed on leave after several varsity players fell seriously ill during off-season training. According to WFAA, Coach John Harrell made the athletes do hundreds – up to 400 – push-ups on Friday, “as punishment for being disorganized.” Some students are hospitalized…MORE

FAA Orders US Flight Ground Stop Until 9AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Aviation Administration orders airlines to pause all U.S. departures until 9 a.m. EST after computer outage. NEW YORK (AP) — Flights are being delayed at multiple locations across the United States after a computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said in a tweet Wednesday at it was…MORE

Windy + Dry + Warm = High Fire Danger

WBAP WX CENTER FCST:  1-11-22 TODAY…CLEARING, WINDY AND UNSEASONABLY WARM..             HIGH NEAR 83             WINDS SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…CLEAR, WINDY AND COOLER..             LOWS 42-45 TOMORROW…SUNNY, WINDY AND COOL…             HIGH NEAR 56 / LOWS 30-35             WINDS NORTHWEST 15-30 MPH AND GUSTY FRIDAY…SUNNY, CONTINUED COOL…             HIGH NEAR 56 / LOW…MORE

DFW Expecting Economy Induced Lay-offs in 2023

(WBAP/KLIF) — A drove of upcoming layoffs has Texans unsure about the future, as the Lone Star State braces for a barrage of layoffs coming in 2023 due to inflation and interest rates. After a surge in IT jobs during the pandemic when big-tech was hiring droves of employees, current economic conditions have slowed that…MORE

Dade Phelan Re-elected as Texas House Speaker

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature convened for the 88th legislative session on Tuesday. Shortly after gaveling in for the swearing-in ceremony, members of the Texas House of Representatives took the oath of office and elected Representative Dade Phelan to serve as Speaker for a second term. “It is a privilege to serve as a…MORE

88th Legislative Session Begins in Austin

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The 88th Texas Legislative Session officially opened on Tuesday inside the State Capitol building in Austin. Ahead of Tuesday’s opening ceremonies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced a $33 billion budget surplus. “Since I’ve become Lt. Governor, we’ve taken the utmost care to manage our budget wisely and conservatively, said Texas Lt. Governor…MORE

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