FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- A California-based tech company is looking to relocate its corporate headquarters to the City of Fort Worth. SmartAction, an artificial intelligence software company, provides AI-based services to businesses across a broad range of industries including financial services, healthcare, insurance, retail, travel and hospitality and utilities. The Fort Worth City Council still needs…… MORE
DeSoto ISD to Host Info Session on Grade 3-8 Hybrid School on May 19
DESOTO (WBAP/KLIF)- A year ago, schools across the world scrambled to respond to how they would educate students amid a global health pandemic. In that time, schools developed virtual educational frameworks, systems for social-emotional learning and other means to address gaps for students as a result of schools’ closures. As families also adjusted, many found solace…… MORE
Federal Government to Close Dallas Site Holding Migrant Teens
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The temporary shelter housing migrant children at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas is expected to close in early June. According to HHS, the lease for space at the federally run Dallas Emergency Intake Site expires June 2. The agency does not anticipate extending its contract. “ORR is working to…… MORE
Dallas Announces COVID-19 Relief Effort for India
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced, on Tuesday, a new effort to provide assistance to the City of Jaipur as India battles a surge in COVID-19 cases. India has been ravaged by COVID-19 in recent weeks. In total, the country has reported more than 25 million COVID-19 cases, which is now second only…… MORE
Governor Abbott Prohibits Local Governments and Schools from Mandating Masks
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order on Tuesday that prohibits local governments, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials from mandating mask wearing. Additionally, the Governor ordered that public schools may continue to follow current mask-wearing guidelines through June 4. After June 4, no student, teacher, parent, or other…… MORE