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Pro-Mask Mandate Parents in Allen ISD Re-file Federal Lawsuit

Pro-Mask Mandate Parents in Allen ISD Re-file Federal Lawsuit

Allen, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A group of Allen ISD parents that has demanded mask mandates has re-filed lawsuit that ultimately seeks to require the texas education agency to follow CDC guidance on masking. The new federal filing adds the parents as plaintiffs against Frisco, Lago Vista, Hurst-Euless-Bedford and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s. According to the Dallas Morning…MORE

Arlington PD: No Evidence that MISD Shooting Suspect was Bullied

Arlington PD: No Evidence that MISD Shooting Suspect was Bullied

Arlington, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – There was an eyebrow-raising development revealed during what was billed as a security and safety town hall at Mansfield ISD last night. As it relates to the suspect in a shooting at MISD’s Timberview High School earlier this month, Arlington Police Chief Al Jones ruled out bullying as a factor that…MORE

Cowboys CB Diggs starring after position switch at Alabama

Cowboys CB Diggs starring after position switch at Alabama

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — NFL interceptions leader Trevon Diggs cried when Nick Saban wanted him to move to cornerback from receiver at Alabama four years ago. The breakout star of the Dallas Cowboys also did what came naturally, seeking encouragement in a phone call with older brother Stefon Diggs, Buffalo’s 2020 All-Pro receiver who was…MORE

Online Threats Draw Longest Term Yet In Capitol Riot Probe

Online Threats Draw Longest Term Yet In Capitol Riot Probe

UNDATED (AP) – A man who pleaded guilty to writing threatening social media posts in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to 14 months in prison. It’s the longest term to date resulting from the federal investigation of the insurrection. But Troy Smocks of Dallas wasn’t accused of storming the…MORE

Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Weatherization Rule

Public Utility Commission of Texas Approves Weatherization Rule

(WBAP/KLIF) – The Public Utility Commission of Texas voted on Thursday to require power generating companies to weatherize their generators. The move comes in the aftermath of February’s deadly winter storm that left millions of Texans in the dark. According to the PUC, the approval gives generators a benchmark for preparation by taking what were…MORE