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