DALLAS (AP) – The developer of a long-planned and controversial high-speed rail line linking Dallas and Houston has announced it has signed a $16 billion contract with a firm in Italy to lead design in the project. Texas Central announced Tuesday it has inked the deal with Webuild, which is based in Milan. Residents have…… MORE
‘Two great powers’: Biden, Putin Plunge Into Hours of Talks
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) – With stern expressions and polite words before the cameras, President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have plunged into hours of face-to-face talks at a lush lakeside Swiss mansion. It’s a highly anticipated summit at a time when both leaders agree that relations between their countries are at an all-time…… MORE
DeSoto Police: Teen Driving 90MPH Before Crash That Killed DISD Official
DeSoto, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas-area teen has been charged with manslaughter in a crash that killed a Dallas ISD official earlier this month. DeSoto Police say that 42-year old Hanan Ali-Lacy died in the June 6 crash when a car driven by 17-year old Jackson Norkendric smashed into his vehicle at the intersection of…… MORE
Two Texas Congressman Opposed Awarding Congressional Gold Medals Related to Capitol Riot
Washington (WBAP/KLIF) – Five months after the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, the House and Senate have come to an agreement that will award the Congressional Gold Medal to the officers who defended the Capitol. 21 House Republicans refused to support the legislation, including Texas Reps Louie Gohmert and Chip Roy. Texas Rep. Lance…… MORE
Hot…but not as hot as before
Today, Sunny, 98 / 77, Winds SE5-10 Thursday, Sunny, Hot, Humid, 99 (102) / 76 Friday, Sunny, 97 / 75 Saturday, Mostly Sunny, Hot, Humid, Isolated PM Shwrs and Storms possible, 96 / 76, Winds SE8-10 Sunday, Mostly Sunny, Breezy, Humid, PM Shwrs and Storms barely possible, 96 (100) / 77 Winds SE10-15… MORE