A Texas lawmaker wants to do away with STAAR testing because it will give teachers more freedom. What’s wrong with making sure the kids know what they are supposed to know? … MORE
Irving Police Urge Possible Victims of Alleged Child Predator to Come Forward
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) _ The Irving Police Department is looking for possible victims of a former resident who is accused of continuous sexual abuse of a child. 69-year old Averil Cardwell was arrested last August after a 21-year-old woman alleged that he abused her for many years starting at age three. Since then four victims have…… MORE
WBAP Morning News: Should Texas Get Rid Of The STAAR Test?
A Texas state representative says it’s time for the STAAR test to go away. Should students be tested to check their knowledge? Should teachers and schools be evaluated based on test results?… MORE
A New Initiative Aims to Prevent Youth Gun Violence in Fort Worth
The ‘One Second Collaborative’ set to launch this summer will focus on youth in under-served areas for intervention and counseling services and mentoring services. Eight teens have been fatal victims in gun violence in Fort Worth so far this year. Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – A new initiative in Fort Worth aims to prevent youth gun…… MORE
Irving Police Searching for More Victims of Man Accused of Decades-Long Child Sex Abuse
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News ) – The Irving Police Department is looking for additional victims who may have been sexually abused by 69-year-old Averil Cardwell. He was arrested in August 23,2022 for continuous sex abuse of a young child at his current residence in Cedar Hill after a 21-year-old woman said she was assaulted by Cardwell…… MORE