Yearly Archives: 2018

Trump, Democrats Make Last Push Before Election Day

Trump, Democrats Make Last Push Before Election Day

(AP) – President Donald Trump is making a final elections argument by claiming that Democrats will take a “wrecking ball to our economy and to the future of our country.” Trump made the second of his final three rally stops on Monday in front of a loud, packed crowd in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He says,…MORE

Richardson ISD Closed for Election Day, Nov 6th

Richardson ISD Closed for Election Day, Nov 6th

RICHARDSON (WBAP/KLIF) – Richardson ISD schools will be canceled tomorrow for Election Day. Richardson ISD officials say as a precaution they are canceling classes while schools serve as polling locations. An email to parents said Nov. 6 will serve as a holiday for students and a development day for staff.  MORE

Mesquite Plans for a Veterans Memorial Park

The city of Mesquite is building a Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who served. It will be located at City Lake Park on South Galloway Ave. Mayor Stan Pickett said the budget is based off community donations, but they estimate it to be around $300,000. The city received donations from organizations and families, including…MORE

USOC Moves to Shut Down USA Gymnastics after Nassar Scandal

USOC Moves to Shut Down USA Gymnastics after Nassar Scandal

(AP) – The U.S. Olympic Committee is moving to revoke USA Gymnastics’ status as the governing body for the sport at the Olympic level, meting out the nuclear option to an organization that has botched its own reorganization in the wake of a sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar. In an open letter…MORE

Walmart & Microsoft Work Together To Make Shopping More Convenient For Customers

Walmart & Microsoft Work Together To Make Shopping More Convenient For Customers

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Engineers from Walmart and Microsoft will work together in Texas to help the Arkansas-based retail giant provide more convenient ways for customers to shop. Walmart on Monday announced plans to expand its technology center in Austin in a move to help associates make better use of digital data and improve operations.…MORE