GARLAND (WBAP/KLIF)- Kraft Heinz-Garland announces new initiatives and is expanding their facility, adding new programs, offering higher wages, and new renovations to the building. Kraft-Heinz is pivoting to create a multi-function manufacturing campus amd extend employment oppurtunities to attract both blue-collar and white-collar talent. “As we continue our improvements to the facility, we hope to make…… MORE
Arlington ISD Threatens to Sue Governor Abbott
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Independent School District is concerned for the health of their students, staff, and visitors on campus. Kecia Mays, President of Arlington I-S-D’s Board of Trustees, says “one of the tools we have – the mask – has been taken away as an option to mandate.” Mays says the legal action…… MORE
First Forces Arrive in Kabul to Evacuate American Diplomats and Allies
UPDATE SATURDAY AUGUST 14, 2021: The White House announces President Biden authorizes an additional one thousand U S Troops for deployment to Afghanistan, as Taliban fighters continue to gain control of the majority of Afghan territory. The American troops will ensure what Biden calls an “orderly and safe drawdown” of American and allied personnel. U…… MORE
TEA Refrains from Public Health Guidance while Legal Battles over Masks Play Out
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency is keeping quiet in the debate over masks between state and local leaders. In light of the current legal battle over whether or not local governments and school districts can require masks, the TEA said on Thursday that it’s holding off on issuing any more public health guidance…… MORE
2021 AT&T Byron Nelson Generates $5.5M for Momentous Institute
MCKINNEY (WBAP/KLIF) – The Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas announced this week that the 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson raised $5.5 million for Momentous Institute in its inaugural year at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney. The Salesmanship Club said that the net proceeds reflect tremendous support even though COVID-19 protocols limited crowd capacity to 25%…… MORE