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Search for Superintendent Officially Over in Plano ISD

Search for Superintendent Officially Over in Plano ISD

PLANO (WBAP/KLIF) – The search for a Superintendent in Plano ISD is officially over. During a special called meeting on March 21, the Plano ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Theresa Williams as the district’s next Superintendent. Dr. Williams was named lone finalist for the position on February 28. Monday’s board action…MORE

President Biden Warns US Companies of Potential Russian Cyberattacks

President Biden Warns US Companies of Potential Russian Cyberattacks

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – President Joe Biden is urging U.S. companies to make sure their digital doors are locked tight. Biden cites “evolving intelligence” that Russia is considering launching cyberattacks against critical infrastructure targets as the war in Ukraine continues. Biden says they have a “patriotic obligation” to harden their systems against attack. The president’s…MORE

Tornado Touched Down in Jacksboro

Tornado Touched Down in Jacksboro

JACKSBORO (WBAP/KLIF)- As storms moved through North Texas, reports of damage are coming out of Jacksboro.The high school and middle school took a direct hit from a tornado at around 4pm Monday afternoon. Superintendent Brad Burnett said there were no injuries reported. He said over 300 students were sheltering in the Elementary school when the…MORE

Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources as Severe Weather Threatens Texas

Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Resources as Severe Weather Threatens Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management , on Monday, to mobilize state resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact areas into the early morning hours of Tuesday. Threats from the severe storms moving across Central, North, and East Texas could…MORE