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Texas Legislator Aims to End State’s “Confederate Heroes Day”
(WBAP/KLIF) — One Texas legislator is pushing to abolish a state holiday. Democrat Representative Jarvis Johnson introduced a bill into 88th Legislative Session to end “Confederate Heroes Day” as a Texas holiday. Johnson says the holiday ironically falls near Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Representative from Houston says celebrating the holiday is sending the…… MORE
Federal Funds to Improve North Texas Bike & Pedestrian Paths
(WBAP/KLIF) — Over $63-million in funding is aimed at making pedestrian and bike paths safer in North Texas. The Infrastructure Bill passed by Congress last year earmarked $55-million for transportation projects in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton Counties. The Regional Transportation Council approved the federal funding for construction of 13 active transportation projects. The North…… MORE
Tarrant County Judge Clamps Down on Spending
(WBAP/KLIF) — Newly elected Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is making good on his vow to scrutinize spending. During Tuesday’s commissioners court meeting, county employees proposed hiring a consulting firm for recommendations on updating the county’s 20-year-old public meeting streaming technology. O’Hare voiced opposition to the county paying nearly $230,000 to an audio-visual consulting firm,…… MORE
EPA to Demolish Contaminated Site in Dallas
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The demolition of a contaminated site in Dallas is being demolished. According to the City of Dallas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Community Advisor Group Members, and Dallas City Council Member Tennell Atkins will host an event at the Lane Plating Superfund. Guests will witness the demolition of the electroplating facility…… MORE