Justice Barrett Rejects Appeal over Biden Student Debt Plan

WASHINGTON (AP) – Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has rejected an appeal from a Wisconsin taxpayers group seeking to stop the Biden administration’s student debt cancellation program. Barrett did not comment Thursday in turning away the appeal from the Brown County Taxpayers Association, which also has lost rounds in lower federal courts. The group…MORE

Funeral Services for Slain Officer Announced

(WBAP/KLIF) — Steven Nothem was responding to assist another officer on the President George Bush Tollway when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver and killed. The community will honor the fallen officer with a series of ceremonies, beginning Sunday night with a candlelight vigil at the Carrollton Amphitheater. The family will also hold…MORE

British Prime Minister Resigns amid Turmoil

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned. She has bowed to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority. Just a day earlier Truss had vowed to stay in power, saying she was “a fighter…MORE

Dallas Opens Permit Applications for Shared Dockless Vehicles

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas Department of Transportation announced this week that it will accept shared dockless vehicle permit applications starting October 19 until November 4. Companies that offer shared dockless vehicles to rent, like electric bicycles and scooters, will be eligible to apply for a permit. “The Department of Transportation looks forward…MORE

North Texas Man Indicted on Hate Crime Charges

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A federal grand jury returned an indictment this week charging a Texas man with federal hate crimes resulting in the death of one person and including an attempt to kill four others during a shooting at Omar’s Wheels and Tires, according to U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E.…MORE

North Texas Mayors & Salvation Army Combine Forces

(WBAP/KLIF) — As thousands are continuing to struggle with the impacts of inflation, the Salvation Army has teamed up with North Texas mayors to provide love and service to those in need. The partnership, announced Wednesday morning in Arlington, involves a friendly competition, as the mayors will serve as Salvation Army bell ringers. According to…MORE

MedStar Embarks on Labor of Love for Halloween

(WBAP/KLIF) — MedStar paramedics are often called out to some of the most difficult scenes involving medical emergencies. However, once each year during Halloween, EMT’s engage in a labor of love for medically challenged children. For the past nine years, Medstar has brought joy into the lives of children suffering from severe, life-altering medical challenges…MORE

DFW Struggles During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

(WBAP/KLIF) — An alarming trend continues in DFW, as domestic abuse in North Texas rises during a national awareness month. Since 1989, October has been known as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, advocating for around 10-million victims each year. With two recent incidents, that trend seems to be worsening in North Texas. On Monday, North…MORE

Facing Tough Midterms, Biden Releasing Oil from US Reserve

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is telling voters that he hasn’t given up on lowering gasoline prices. Biden says he has ordered the release of 15 million barrels from the U.S. strategic reserve and will consider additional withdrawals this winter. It’s a message with clear political implications as the president’s approval rating has moved…MORE

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