Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency released Spring 2021 STAAR test results on Monday which show that math suffered the biggest decline in proficiency across all grade levels. The TEA cites learning disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic for the number of students not meeting grade level increases from 2019 across all subject areas…… MORE
‘It definitely feels early’: GOP’s Long Race to 2024 Begins
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In the past week alone, Nikki Haley regaled activists in Iowa, Mike Pence courted donors in California and Donald Trump returned to the rally stage, teasing a third campaign for the White House. The midterms are more than a year away, and there are 1,225 days until the next presidential…… MORE
Rain easing up at Mid-Week
Upshot of the Independence Weekend Forecast: Mainly DAYTIME showers and storms (ending generally by sunset so evening fireworks shows can proceed. Today, More multiple rounds of Showers and Storms, 87 / 75, Winds SE8-10 Wednesday, Isolated PM Showers and Storms, 91 / 77 Thursday, Isolated PM Showers and Storms, 90 / 70 Friday, Increasing PM…… MORE
Two People Killed In Gas Line Explosion In Collin County
FARMERSVILLE (WBAP/KLIF)- The Collin County Medical Examiners office says 22 year-old Ethan knight of Mesquite and 35 year-old Deric Tarver of El Campo were the victims of the gas pipeline explosion northeast of Dallas. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said the accident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The workers were subcontractors for Atmos…… MORE
It’s Official: Jason Kidd to be Mavs Head Coach
DALLAS (AP) – Jason Kidd is coming back to Dallas again, this time to replace the coach he won a championship with as the point guard of the Mavericks 10 years ago. The Dallas Mavericks announced Monday that the Mavericks and Kidd have agreed on a contract. The details of the contract were not released.…… MORE
Police Warn Potential Road Rage Suspects: “We will find you”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A recent rise in road rage shootings is prompting local Police departments to take action. Dallas Police report at least 8 suspected road rage shootings in the last several weeks that have left the victims dead or seriously hurt. Just last week, a pregnant woman was shot while driving. Chief Eddie Garcia…… MORE
Biden to Tout Economic Benefits of Infrastructure Package
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is hoping to get the bipartisan infrastructure deal on track by highlighting its expected economic benefits. He’s stressing that the $973 billion would include the largest investment in transportation in nearly a century and that millions of jobs would be created. White House officials issued an internal memo highlighting…… MORE
Death Toll Increases to Ten in Surfside Collapse
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities said Monday that the remains of 10 people have been found in the collapse of a 12-story beachfront condominium in Florida. The Associated Press has been reporting brief descriptions of the dead and the missing. Police said Sunday night that they identified the remains of Leon and Christina Oliwkowicz, an…… MORE
Search Continues for Missing Fort Hood Soldier
FORT HOOD (WBAP/KLIF News) – The search continues for a Fort Hood soldier who vanished last week. The Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services said Spc. Abram Salas II has not been seen since Wednesday, June 23rd after he had failed to report to work. DES said attempts to contact him be law enforcement, chain…… MORE
First Lady Jill Biden to Visit COVID Vaccination Site in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – First Lady Jill Biden will travel to North Texas on Tuesday. The First Lady and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit COVID-19 vaccination sites in Texas and Arizona this week to encourage residents to get vaccinated. The trips are part of the Administration’s nation-wide tour to reach millions of Americans who still need protection against…… MORE
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