(WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas food pantry could get a $100,000 grant through a contest held by Reliant Energy. Metrocrest Services is the only North Texas charity participating. “Metrocrest Services serves the suburbs of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and and a portion of Dallas.” said Metrocrest CEO Tracy Eubanks. “About 250,000 folks live in…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2016
Property Taxes Jump Average of 14 Percent in Tarrant
Ft. Worth (WBAP/KLIF News) – Property taxes jumped an average of 14 percent this year in Tarrant County. Judge Glen Whitley says some land owners saw their taxes increase by more than 100 percent. “I was telling people before those notices came out, when you get those things, you really want to be sitting down…… MORE
Some Dallas County Employees Asking for Raises
DALLAS COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF News) Dallas County sheriff’s deputies and jail guards are asking for more money. A survey shows deputies earn less than city officers. The county’s human resources department says deputies make about $57k a year – 5-percent less than the average law enforcement officer at other agencies. Sergeants earn about $64k – nearly 6% less than…… MORE
Toddler Seriously Hurt After Being Shot in Neck
TERRELL (WBAP/KLIF News) – A toddler was rushed to a hospital after being shot in the neck on Tuesday.… MORE
State Reports Recommends Capping Pre-K Classroom Size at 22
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A report commissioned as part of Texas’ sweeping new prekindergarten initiative recommends capping classroom size at 22 students – something most pre-K programs statewide are already doing.… MORE