Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas House lawmakers have reached a compromise bill on weatherizing the state’s power infrastructure. In the bill ( a rewrite of SB 3), unveiled on Tuesday, the state would require updating electrical generating plants and some natural gas wells, along with pipelines and compressors linked to them. But in what is perceived…… MORE
‘Unfillable Chair’ Memorial Honors Texas School Shooting Victims
SANTA FE, Texas (AP) – A memorial honoring the 10 people who were killed during a shooting at a Texas high school in 2018 has been unveiled on the third anniversary of the deadly incident. On May 18, 2018, eight students and two teachers were killed at Santa Fe High School, when another student opened…… MORE
Changed By Pandemic, Many Workers Won’t Return to Old Jobs
There’s a wild card in the push to return to pre-pandemic life: Many workers don’t want to go back to the jobs they once had. Layoffs and lockdowns, combined with enhanced unemployment benefits and stimulus checks, gave many Americans the time and the financial cushion to rethink their careers. Their former employers are hiring again…… MORE
Plane Crash That Killed 10 at Addison Airport Blamed on Pilot
(WBAP/KLIF) — A 2019 plane crash that killed 10 people at Addison airport is ruled pilot error. The National Transportation Safety Board released their investigation report Tuesday that a loss of engine power was handled improperly. On June 30th, 2019 a King Air 350 carrying eight passengers and two pilots crashed just 17 seconds after take-off, killing…… MORE
California Artificial Intelligence Tech Company to move Corporate Headquarters to Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A California-based tech company is looking to relocate its corporate headquarters to the City of Fort Worth. SmartAction, an artificial intelligence software company, provides AI-based services to businesses across a broad range of industries including financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, travel and hospitality and utilities. The Fort Worth City Council still needs…… MORE
DeSoto ISD to Host Info Session on Grade 3-8 Hybrid School on May 19
DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF)- A year ago, schools across the world scrambled to respond to how they would educate students amid a global health pandemic. In that time, schools developed virtual educational frameworks, systems for social-emotional learning and other means to address gaps for students as a result of schools’ closures. As families also adjusted, many found solace…… MORE
Federal Government to Close Dallas Site Holding Migrant Teens
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The temporary shelter housing migrant children at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas is expected to close in early June. According to HHS, the lease for space at the federally run Dallas Emergency Intake Site expires June 2. The agency does not anticipate extending its contract. “ORR is working to…… MORE
Dallas Announces COVID-19 Relief Effort for India
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced, on Tuesday, a new effort to provide assistance to the City of Jaipur as India battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. India has been ravaged by COVID-19 in recent weeks. In total, the country has reported more than 25 million COVID-19 cases, which is now second only…… MORE
Governor Abbott Prohibits Local Governments and Schools from Mandating Masks
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Tuesday that prohibits local governments, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials from mandating mask wearing. Additionally, the Governor ordered that public schools may continue to follow current mask-wearing guidelines through June 4. After June 4, no student, teacher, parent, or other…… MORE
Man Dies After Crashing SUV Into Arlington Pool
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – A man lost his life Monday night after he experienced a “medical episode” and crashed his SUV through a fence and landed in a pool in Arlington. It happened at a home in the 1400 block of Comanche Court where investigators said the man was trying to park in front of…… MORE
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