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Employment Recovery Continues in Texas

Employment Recovery Continues in Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — Texas continues to show improvements in the job market. The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic moves ahead in Texas, as the TWC released numbers showing an increase of nearly 96,000 jobs. Texas has created jobs in 16 out of 17 straight months. According to Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Bryan Daniel the improvement continues…MORE

Arlington Officer Fired, Chief Promises Transparency

Arlington Officer Fired, Chief Promises Transparency

ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – The Arlington Police Department, on Friday, released body camera footage of Wednesday’s officer involved shooting that left one person dead. According to Police Chief Al Jones, 40-year-old Jesse Joseph Fischer was killed after Officer Robert Phillips fired multiple shots into the truck Fischer was driving. Body cam footage shows Phillips direct Fischer…MORE

Denton County Deputies Fatally Shoot Suspect, Texas Rangers Investigating

Denton County Deputies Fatally Shoot Suspect, Texas Rangers Investigating

DENTON COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF) – An officer involved shooting in Denton county is being investigated by the Texas Rangers. The Denton County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that deputies responded to a disturbance call on Chisum Road in the northeastern part of the county when they were approached by 35-year-old Gregory Goodall, armed with two knives. Authorities…MORE

Supreme Court Doesn’t Block Texas Abortion Law, Sets Hearing

Supreme Court Doesn’t Block Texas Abortion Law, Sets Hearing

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is not immediately blocking the Texas law that bans most abortions, but has agreed to hear arguments in the case on Nov. 1. The justices said Friday they will decide whether the federal government has the right to sue over the law. The court’s action leaves in…MORE

Tarrant County Offering Free Rides Amid Early Voting, November 2 Election Day

Tarrant County Offering Free Rides Amid Early Voting, November 2 Election Day

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – Tarrant County residents who want to cast a ballot amid early voting and on election day, November 2, now have access to free rides on public transportation. Riders just need to show their current Texas ID or voter registration card and get to and from their polling station at no…MORE