TWC Approves $2.45 Billion in Funding to Help Child Care Providers in Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Child care providers in Texas who are still struggling financially at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic are getting some relief. The Texas Workforce Commission announced this week that it recently approved $2.45 billion in direct support for the Texas child care industry. Officials said providers who are eligible can use…MORE

Judge Sets Final Ground Rules for Rittenhouse Trial Evidence

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A Wisconsin judge is setting the final ground rules for what evidence will be allowed at Kyle Rittenhouse’s trial next week. The Illinois teen shot three people, killing two of them, during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha in August 2020. He faces multiple charges, including homicide. He has argued…MORE

Last of 3 Dallas Firefighters Injured in Apartment Blast Released from Hospital [WATCH]

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The last Dallas firefighter to be hospitalized for injuries sustained in last month’s Highland Hills Apartment explosion was released from Parkland’s burn ICU Monday. Captain Chris Gadomski did not get to go home yet … he’ll spend the next several weeks at UT Southwestern’s inpatient rehab unit. Gadomski joins fireman Ron Hall…MORE

Texas governor approves state voting maps redrawn by GOP

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed redrawn voting maps that pave a safer path for the GOP’s slipping majority, leaving opponents hoping courts will block the newly gerrymandered districts before they can be used in the 2022 elections. Abbott signed the maps Monday, according to a spokeswoman for the…MORE

Attorneys Representing Timberview High Shooting Suspect Speak out against Comments made by Arlington Police Chief with “Extensive Amount of Evidence” Bullying was Involved

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF)- Attorneys representing Timothy Simpkins, the teen accused in the shooting at Timberview High School are addressing comments made by Arlington Police Chief Al Jones. Jones said the department found no evidence supporting claims by Simpkins’ family that he had been bullied prior or on the day of the shooting. Jones said the department…MORE

Completed TXDOT Project Expected to Relieve Congestion Near Downtown Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Federal, state, and local leaders celebrated the completion of a recent TXDOT project west of Downtown Dallas on Monday. The Lowest Stemmons Project constructed new collector-distributor lanes, which parallels I-35E, and is intended give drivers a safer path to and from Woodall Rogers Freeway and the Dallas North Tollway. The $83 million…MORE

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