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Walmart Loses Round In Bid To Sell Hard Liquor In Texas

Walmart Loses Round In Bid To Sell Hard Liquor In Texas

NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal appeals court says a Texas law that keeps Walmart from selling packaged liquor in the state does not violate the Constitution. Texas allows privately held businesses – but not publicly held corporations such as Walmart – to own “package stores” where hard liquor is sold. Thursday’s ruling by the…MORE

Presidential Candidate Julian Castro in Dallas

Presidential Candidate Julian Castro in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)-Presidential Candidate Julian Castro is in Dallas speaking at an event as one of the finalist for the Texas Working Families Party Endorsement. Castro says he stands out as a candidate because of his  executive experience having served as the San Antonio Mayor and as the U.S.  Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. “I…MORE

DPD: Innocent 9-Year-Old Killed in Dispute Between Dallas Rappers

DPD: Innocent 9-Year-Old Killed in Dispute Between Dallas Rappers

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The suspect wanted in the mistaken shooting death of a 9-year-old girl is in Police custody. According to DPD, 9-year-old Brandoniya Bennett became an innocent victim when the alleged shooter opened fire on the wrong apartment. Brondoniya was killed while sitting on her couch. “She was supposed to start school today,” Major Danny Williams said…MORE

Dallas ISD Provide Care Vans, Free Vaccinations with Easy Access stationed at Campuses

Dallas ISD Provide Care Vans, Free Vaccinations with Easy Access stationed at Campuses

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- With the first day of school inching near, Dallas ISD partners with The Caring Foundation of Texas to provide families with easy access to immunizations at no cost. Care Vans will be stationed at various Dallas ISD campuses and other locations across the district in an effort to deliver free vaccinations to students.…MORE

City of Denton Calls for Special Bond Election

City of Denton Calls for Special Bond Election

DENTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Denton has called a special bond election for November 5th. The Special citizens’ bond advisory committee, made up of 18 residents, hosted a series of public meetings to evaluate the city’s facilities and infrastructure, potential projects and propositions for a proposed bond program. The meetings were held from May 30th…MORE