Judge briefly blocks Texas schools’ gender-based hair policy

MAGNOLIA, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Texas school district’s enforcement of a grooming policy that prohibits boys from having long hair. Chief U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal’s ruling on Monday came days after seven students, ages 7 to 17, sued the Magnolia Independent School District alleging gender discrimination over the…MORE

Cities in Southeast Dallas County Partner to Address Mental Health

BALCH SPRINGS (WBAP/KLIF) – One of the first major collaborations by multiple cities in Dallas County, Texas to address mental health was announced on Tuesday. The Southeast Alliance Community Care Team will take a unified approach toward public mental health response needs. The program will focus on proactive and reactive mental health services for citizens…MORE

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Tests Positive for Covid 19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has tested positive for Covid 19. The mayor says “thankfully, I am fully vaccinated, and I am only experiencing mild symptoms.” He received the positive test result Tuesday morning and notified everyone with who he has had close contact with. Johnson’s wife tested negative and he says their…MORE

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

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