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First Responders, People Across the County Using a Dallas-Made App to Help Homeless

First Responders, People Across the County Using a Dallas-Made App to Help Homeless

DALLAS (WBBAP/KLIF)- A local non profit that provides homeless services in Dallas created an app that’s being used nation-wide. Our Calling’s App has a directory of service providers and shelters locally and nationally. Our Calling Executive Director Lane Walker said first responders use the app to help the homeless find access to vital services. He…MORE

Microsoft Expanding Campus in Irving Las Colinas, Creating Over 500 jobs

Microsoft Expanding Campus in Irving Las Colinas, Creating Over 500 jobs

IRVING (WBAP/KLIF)- Governor Greg Abbott announced Microsoft Corp. will be expanding its campus in Irving Las Colinas, bringing 575 new jobs to the area Beth Bowman president and CEO of the Irving Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce said they are excited to secure this national competitive project. “It’s a significant impact from an economic development perspective….the…MORE

Bank of America Employees Donate $50 Thousand to Help Sex Assault Victims

Bank of America Employees Donate $50 Thousand to Help Sex Assault Victims

FORT WORTH – WBAP/KLIF – Bank of America donated $50,000 Friday to the Fort Worth area non profit “Project Beloved”, which aims to help sex assault victims through the examination and law enforcement interviews they face following a complaint.  The group’s goal is to change the conversation about sex assault and empower survivors. Project Beloved…MORE

GM Workers Ratify Contract, 40-day Strike Ends

GM Workers Ratify Contract, 40-day Strike Ends

ROMULUS, Michigan (AP) – General Motors workers voted 57.2% in favor of a new contract with the company, ending a 40-day strike. The United Auto Workers union says Friday that the contract was approved 23,389 to 17,501. The vote means that workers will put down their picket signs and return to their jobs. Some will…MORE

Former Presidents Obama, Clinton Honor Cummings

Former Presidents Obama, Clinton Honor Cummings

BALTIMORE (AP) – Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have remembered congressman and civil rights leader Elijah Cummings for his honor and commitment to service. Speaking to mourners at Cummings’ funeral Friday, Clinton recalled the congressman’s talent for speaking and “his booming voice.” Obama said that when the path ahead looked difficult, that’s when…MORE