Yearly Archives: 2016

Texas Supreme Court to Rule on School Finance Reform

Texas Supreme Court to Rule on School Finance Reform

DALLAS – Texas spends $61 billion on PK-12 education annually. Where does this money come from? Where does it go? How can state lawmakers improve the system for future generations? Those are the questions answered in a new report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.  Any day now, the Texas Supreme Court could rule in…MORE

Fire Fighters Battling Large Apartment Fire

Fire Fighters Battling Large Apartment Fire

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Fire Rescue is on scene of a 4-alarm fire at the Southwind Apartments near Harry Hines Boulevard and Lombardy Lane. The fire has destroyed at least four of the six units in the apartment building. Dallas Fire Rescue’s Jason Evans says the fire is hard to put out because it…MORE

One Person, One Vote Upheld by High Court

One Person, One Vote Upheld by High Court

TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The U.S. Supreme Court approves of how Texas draws its legislative districts. The decision is typical, according to UNT Political Science Professor, Dr. Kimi King of how the court has viewed the one person, one vote rule going back to the 1960’s. “The reason why that rule has been so scared…MORE

Uber Rolls Out “Family Profiles” Feature to Dallas Users

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) Uber users in Dallas have a new incentive to use the app. The service rolled out the “Family Profiles” feature which allows users to be a part of a household of users in the app, and share the costs of rides. Businesses can create family profiles and add employees to the group so that the…MORE

New Video Board, Concessions Greet Rangers Fans

Arlington (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Texas Rangers begin their defense of last year’s division title Monday at Globe Life Park in Arlington. During the offseason, the Rangers made more changes to the ballpark, but this year’s renovations are on a smaller scale. “I think we’ve got the park to a good place,” says Rob Matwick.…MORE