DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The family of a former Dallas ISD special needs teacher filed a $20 million federal lawsuit against the district this week, alleging negligence and a cover up surrounding her death. B’Ivory LaMarr is the family’s attorney and said Sharla Sims died in 2021 of complications from an unprovoked attack by…… MORE
US Hiring Stays Brisk as Employers Add 223,000 Jobs in December
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy even as the Federal Reserve is rapidly raising interest rates to try to slow economic growth and the pace of hiring. The December job growth, though a decent gain, amounted to the lowest monthly increase in two…… MORE
Texas Fires Chris Beard Amid Felony Domestic Violence Charge
AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas has fired basketball coach Chris Beard, who faces a felony domestic family violence charge after his fiancée told police he strangled and bit her. The Associated Press has obtained the termination letter that was sent to Beard’s attorney. Beard had been suspended without pay since Dec. 12.…… MORE
Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Awake; Game Against Bengals Won’t Resume
Update at 2:20pm: Two people familiar with the decision say the NFL won’t resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. The Bills-Bengals game had major playoff implications. Buffalo entered Monday night needing a win to maintain the AFC’s No.…… MORE
Investigators Say Arson Caused Overnight Apartment Fire in South Dallas That Left 3 Injured
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Fire Rescue investigators said arson is the cause of a fire that erupted at an apartment complex in southeast Oak Cliff early Thursday morning. A woman, her son and another man are now hospitalized with injuries. The woman is facing life-threatening burns. DFR said firefighters responded to the fire…… MORE