NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has praised the judge at his sex trafficking trial as he confirmed he won’t be testifying. Combs told Judge Arun Subramanian that he’s doing an “excellent job” after the judge asked him Tuesday if he planned to testify. The question was posed after the government rested after calling…… MORE
Northwest ISD And McKinney ISD Have Approved New Salary Increases For Teachers
(WBAP/KLIF) – The new salary increases are part of a growing effort to keep teachers in the classroom. Earlier this week, Northwest ISD approved a new compensation plan giving teachers with five or more years of experience a $5,000 raise, and other teachers raises up to $2,500. Starting pay at Northwest ISD is now set…… MORE
JC Penney Is Closing A Major North Texas Distribution Facility
(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – JC Penney is closing one of its local distribution centers, which will put nearly 300 people out of work. The company is planning to have two rounds of layoffs at its Alliance Logistics Center in Haslet, which is scheduled to permanently close on November first. JC Penney is based in…… MORE
There’s A New Push To Pass Tighter Abortion Restrictions In The Upcoming Special Session
(WBAP/KLIF) – AUSTIN, TX – About 50 Republican lawmakers, including Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick signed on to a letter asking Governor Abbott to add abortion restrictions to the special session agenda. They are pushing SB 2880, which is a bill that would give any Texas citizen the power to sue anyone who mails, distributes, or…… MORE
Opponents Have Filed A Lawsuit Over A New Law That Requires The 10 Commandments To Be Displayed In Every Public School Classroom
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – Eight parents from North Texas are suing the Texas Education Agency, Dallas ISD, and Lancaster ISD in federal court, and are asking a judge to declare Senate Bill 10 unconstitutional to keep it from taking effect. Several of the plaintiffs are also religious leaders, and argue that requiring classrooms to…… MORE