ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – A Navy midshipman has died while taking a physical readiness test at the U.S. Naval Academy. The academy identified the midshipman Sunday as Duke Carrillo, 21, of Flower Mound, Texas. Officials said in a news release that Carrillo collapsed Saturday during the 1.5-mile run portion of the Navy’s semi-annual physical readiness…… MORE
Shots Fired At A North Texas Dave & Buster’s Sunday Afternoon
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Multiple people reported hearing gunshots at a North Texas Dave & Buster’s Sunday afternoon. According to witnesses, someone reportedly fired several shots in the parking lot around 2p.m., near Highway 75 & Walnut Hill Lane. Everyone inside the restaurant was on lockdown, and then later evacuated while police responded to the…… MORE
A Bill That Will Ban Discrimination on Hair Styles / Textures
HOUSTON (AP) – The Texas Legislative Black Caucus announced it’s working on a bill that would ban discrimination based on hair textures and styles commonly associated with race following the suspension of a black high school student near Houston. The Texas Tribune reports lawmakers, accompanied by black leaders and advocates, announced the CROWN Act at…… MORE
Is the Stock Market Affected by Coronavirus?
(WBAP/KLIF) — Experts are discussing the far-reaching affects of Coronavirus on the economy. Coronavirus has infected 37-thousand people and caused 805 deaths (as of 2/8/2020). After a strong showing from the stock market in early January, the Coronavirus has put a cap on investor optimism. According to financial adviser Spencer McGowan, the spread of the…… MORE
State of the Union Boosts Stock Market
(WBAP/KLIF) — President Trump’s State of the Union address has propelled the U.S. stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recently experienced two gains of over 400 points, sending the closing total over 29-thousand. Financial planner Spencer McGowan says that deregulation, lower taxes and job creation by the President are huge for the economy. January’s addition…… MORE