WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy. Last month’s gain was far more than economists had expected, and it was up sharply from the 159,000 jobs…… MORE
Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks Will Miss at Least 4 Games Because of Infection in Knee
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed Brandin Cooks on injured reserve with a knee issue. The move Saturday sidelines their No. 2 receiver behind All-Pro CeeDee Lamb for at least four games. Cooks was already out for a visit to Pittsburgh on Sunday night but now will miss at least three more…… MORE
Storm Brewing in Gulf of Mexico Could Intensify Into a Hurricane, Threatening Florida
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico that is likely to become a tropical storm could intensify into a hurricane that could impact parts of Florida in the coming days. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says tropical depression 14 is currently about 210 miles north-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico. The…… MORE
City of Dallas Names Michael Igo Interim Police Chief
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The City of Dallas has made its decision as to who will serve as interim police chief. The move comes on the heels of Chief Eddie Garcia’s decision to take a city management job in Austin. Dallas Interim City Manager Kimberly Tolbert announced on Friday that Executive Assistant Chief Michael…… MORE
Manhunt Underway for 2 Carjacking Suspects, Incident Led to Officer-Involved Shooting
MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A manhunt continued Friday morning for two carjacking suspects in connection to an overnight chase and shooting in Mesquite. Investigators said the incident started at the Watermark Apartments on John West Road west of Big Town Boulevard just after 10 p.m. Officers received a call about a carjacking and the…… MORE