(WBAP/KLIF) – The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.34 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is $.07 cents less than on this day last week and is $.54 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan…… MORE
School Safety Audits Begin in September
(WBAP/KLIF) — Random school safety inspections begin rolling out across Texas next month. The Texas School Safety Center (TSSC) will conduct safety audits at all public schools in the lone star state beginning September 12th. TSSC Director Cathy Martinez-Prather says a main focus of the inspections will involve access doors. The audits are part of…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Black Police Assn.’s Of Greater Dallas’ View on Controversial Coin
A young white Dallas police officer is on administrative leave for designing a coin with black stereotypes on the back. Terrence Hopkins – president of the Black Police Officer Assn. of Greater Dallas – gives the Association’s view on the controversial challenge coin.… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Dallas Police Assn View Of Controversial Challenge Coin
A young white police officer designed what’s called a “challenge coin” with black stereotypes on the back, proving to be controversial to many – especially black police officers. Mike Motta – president of the Dallas Police Assn – gives the DPA’s view on the controversy.… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Should Corporal Punishment Return To Schools?
A school district in Missouri is reinstating corporal punishment in its schools, spurring a national debate – “If you spare the rod, do you spoil the child?” Dr. Dean Beckloff – a licensed Professional Family Counselor – discusses whether “licks” are a good last resort.… MORE