(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Dallas County Commissioners are discussing possible locations for a new county jail and criminal courthouse. It would replace the Lew Sterrett Justice Center which is located on Commerce Street west of Downtown Dallas. Many critics argue that the current facility is aging and outdated, and an advisory committee has recommended…… MORE
The Explosive Growth In Texas Is Putting A Serious Strain On The State’s Water Supply
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – Lawmakers in Austin are holding a special meeting this week on plans to boost the state’s water supply. State data indicates that in 2023, Texas lost 158 billion gallons to water main breaks and leaky pipes. The House’s plan leaves more room for repairs while the Senate’s plan prioritizes new…… MORE
Texas Fires Coach Rodney Terry After Longhorns Make Another Quick Exit From NCAA Tournament
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas fired basketball coach Rodney Terry after a disappointing first season in the Southeastern Conference and another quick exit from the NCAA Tournament. The move comes two years after Terry led Texas to the Elite Eight in the 2022-2023 season. He was an assistant under former coach Chris…… MORE
A Legal Showdown Looms In Israel As Netanyahu Moves To Oust Top Officials
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Political tensions are surging in Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved to fire top security and legal officials. Netanyahu’s dismissal of the internal security chief sparked protests and his government is beginning the process to fire the attorney general. Critics warn that the moves could amount to a…… MORE
Pope Francis Is Back Home After A 5-week Hospital Stay For Life-Threatening Double Pneumonia
VATICAN CITY (AP) — A weak and frail Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican from the hospital after a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia. The motorcade carrying the 88-year-old pope entered the Perugino gate entrance to Vatican City, and Francis was seen wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen. During the trip home from…… MORE