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Texas Teachers Could Get $5,000 Raise
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas teachers could be getting a significant raise next year. The Senate Finance Committee approved Senate Bill 3 on Monday, which would give all classroom teachers a ...
Feb 26, 2019
The NTTA Basically Says ‘No’ to a Proposed ‘No Toll’ Bill
(NTTA) Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – The North Texas Tollway Authority says a bill filed by State Representative Matt Shaheen to get rid of tollways once they're paid off is a bad idea. House bill 46...
Feb 26, 2019
FEMA Gives DPS $20 Million Grant For Harvey Relief
Courtesy: CNN Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Department of Public Safety is getting a $20 million dollars grant from FEMA for providing safety, support and security to areas affected by Hurrican...
Feb 26, 2019
Judge rules against male-only draft, but no changes imminent
Selective Service LotteryReddit AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The chairman of a panel considering changes to the U.S. military draft said Monday its recommendations to Congress won't be influenced by a federal...
Feb 26, 2019
Fort Worth City Vote Passes to Increase Contributions to Fix Pension Fund
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth residents voted in favor of increasing contributions to fix the $1.6 billion dollar unfunded liability for the city’s retirement fund. Mayor Betsy Price said F...
Feb 25, 2019
In Texas City ISD, School Safety Officers Are Armed With AR-15s
(WFAA) Texas City, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In the wake of more frequent school shootings, one Texas school district has taken safety to a whole new level. Texas City ISD, near Galveston is on a mission...
Feb 25, 2019
Wrong-Way Crash Leaves Two Dead in Irving
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – Two people are dead and a third is injured after a wrong-way crash on 183 in Irving. Officer Robert Reeves is with Irving Police and says they got the call about someone goi...
Feb 25, 2019
Soldiers: “Disgraceful Housing Conditions at Texas Army Post”
FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) – Soldiers and their spouses have told Army leaders at Fort Hood of disgraceful housing at the Central Texas post that includes mold and lead paint along with other problem...
Feb 25, 2019
Study uses satellites to count flares near Eagle Ford Shale
CNN photo VICTORIA, Texas (AP) - Researchers at two California universities are studying the fiery flares that pock-mark drilling sites in the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas. Researchers from the Uni...
Feb 25, 2019
One Man is Dead After Officer Involved Shooting in Carrollton
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Information from Carrollton Police Department Carrollton, Texas - A Carrollton police officer shot and killed an armed man Saturday after he advanced on officers pointi...
Feb 24, 2019
