A new study shows that publicly funded projects in close proximity to DART light rail stations have made a big economic impact in North Texas. Researchers from the Economics Research Group at the University of North Texas, led by Michael Carroll, Ph.D., looked at 11 public projects, like Parkland Hospital, the Irving Convention Center or…… MORE
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Driver in High-Speed Chase from Fort Worth to Dallas Surrenders
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – A woman who led authorities on a high-speed chase in a stolen car Thursday afternoon surrendered in Highland Park. It started sometime after 12 p.m. in Fort Worth, when police attempted to pull the car over. The driver took off and led officers on a chase from I-20 near downtown Fort Worth, onto northbound 45…… MORE
The ACLU of Texas Defends its Travel Advisory
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is defending its decision to issue a travel advisory in response to Governor Greg Abbot’s signing of an anti-sanctuary cities bill into law on Sunday. The advisory warned anyone traveling to Texas to anticipate a possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by…… MORE
Dallas Police Organization Asks Mayor Not to Attend Annual Memorial
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – It’s a tradition for the Dallas Mayor to place a wreath at an annual memorial to honor fallen police officers but this year Mayor Mike Rawlings has been asked to stay away. The Fraternal Order of Police President Michael Walton sent Rawlings a letter asking him not to attend this…… MORE
Fort Worth Unveils New Website to Track and Compare Schools
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Parents in Fort Worth can now track their school’s progress in helping kids learn to read online. The website ReadFortWorth.org lets parents compare reading scores within the district and with schools in other cities. It’s part of the Fort Worth Independent School District’s effort to get all third graders reading at level…… MORE
State Lawmakers Considering Bill That Allows State-Funded Adoption Agencies to Deny non-Christian, Gay Parents
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Many state-funded Texas adoption agencies routinely deny non-Christian, gay, and unmarried applicants on religious grounds – and now they are backing legislation being considered Tuesday by the state House designed to protect them from potential lawsuits. The private organizations, which are paid by the state to place foster children with adoptive…… MORE
Texas House Approves Bill to Crack Down on Improper Student-Teacher Relationships
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas House has approved a preliminary measure that would punish principals and superintendents who fail to report improper student-teacher relationships. Under Senate Bill 7, these high-level school administrators would face a felony jail sentence or a fine of up to $10,000. Representative Ken King (R-Hemphill) sponsored the bill and said it…… MORE
Despite Recent Campus Stabbings, Texas Houses Eases Knife Restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A week after one University of Texas student was killed and three others injured in a knife attack on campus, the state House has voted to allow carrying large knives in many areas of the state. Bill sponsor John Frullo, a Lubbock Republican, says knives with blades longer than five-and-a-half inches…… MORE
DART Hopes to Submit Subway Plans to Federal Government Later This Year
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Area Rapid Transit gave an overview of its plans for a subway to the Dallas City Council’s Transportation Committee Monday afternoon. DART chief executive Gary Thomas laid out three potential routes. He said public meetings are planned for next month and they’re hoping to submit a plan for funding to the…… MORE
Texas Senate Green Lights Guns in Parked Cars at Schools
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Texas Senate has approved allowing concealed carry permit holders to have guns in their locked cars parked outside schools. Sen. Bryan Hughes’ bill was approved Monday 25-6. A similar, bipartisan measure has cleared a committee in the state House but not yet reached a floor vote in that chamber. It…… MORE
