AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Jane Nelson was officially sworn in, on Saturday, as Texas’ 115th Secretary of State by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol. “I’m very excited to begin this next chapter in my career of public service. I want to thank my family for their…… MORE
Another DPS Officer Fired for Uvalde Response
(WBAP/KLIF) — Another officer is fired in the Uvalde school massacre. Texas Ranger Christopher Ryan Kindell has been fired after a letter from Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw indicated that Kindell “should have recognized the incident was and remained an active shooter situation which demanded an active shooter response rather than a…… MORE
Southwest Airlines’ Road to Recovery
(WBAP/KLIF) — Southwest Airlines may have a road to recovery. After a holiday travel season that saw over 16,700 flight cancellations and a loss upwards of three-quarters of a billion dollars, one business expert believes Southwest can recover. According to University of North Texas business expert Michael Savoie, the airline can recover if leadership implements…… MORE
Family of Deceased Dallas ISD Special Needs Teacher Files $20 Million Federal Lawsuit Against District
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The family of a former Dallas ISD special needs teacher filed a $20 million federal lawsuit against the district this week, alleging negligence and a cover up surrounding her death. B’Ivory LaMarr is the family’s attorney and said Sharla Sims died in 2021 of complications from an unprovoked attack by…… MORE
US Hiring Stays Brisk as Employers Add 223,000 Jobs in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy even as the Federal Reserve is rapidly raising interest rates to try to slow economic growth and the pace of hiring. The December job growth, though a decent gain, amounted to the lowest monthly increase in two…… MORE
Great Weather for the 1st Weekend of 2023
WBAP WX CENTER FCST: 1-6-22 TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY, WINDY AND UNSEASONABLY WARM… HIGH NEAR 72 WINDS SOUTH 15-25 MPH AND GUSTY TONIGHT…CLOUDY, BREEZY AND MILD… LOWS 48-52 TOMORROW…PARTLY CLOUDY AND MILDER.. HIGH NEAR 65 / LOWS 36-40 WINDS NORTH 5-10 MPH SUNDAY…SUNNY AND MILD.. HIGH NEAR 59 / LOW NEAR…… MORE
Texas Fires Chris Beard Amid Felony Domestic Violence Charge
AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas has fired basketball coach Chris Beard, who faces a felony domestic family violence charge after his fiancée told police he strangled and bit her. The Associated Press has obtained the termination letter that was sent to Beard’s attorney. Beard had been suspended without pay since Dec. 12.…… MORE
Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Awake; Game Against Bengals Won’t Resume
Update at 2:20pm: Two people familiar with the decision say the NFL won’t resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. The Bills-Bengals game had major playoff implications. Buffalo entered Monday night needing a win to maintain the AFC’s No.…… MORE
Investigators Say Arson Caused Overnight Apartment Fire in South Dallas That Left 3 Injured
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Fire Rescue investigators said arson is the cause of a fire that erupted at an apartment complex in southeast Oak Cliff early Thursday morning. A woman, her son and another man are now hospitalized with injuries. The woman is facing life-threatening burns. DFR said firefighters responded to the fire…… MORE
Governor Abbott Highlights Legislative Action Needed For Ankle Monitor Violations
Recent alleged crimes committed by state parolees, including the double fatal shooting at Methodist Dallas Hospital prompts Governor Abbott to seek stricter ankle monitor laws. Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action during the 88th Legislative Session to create…… MORE
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