JERUSALEM (AP) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel “is open to all visitors and all criticism,” but will bar entry to two U.S. Democratic congresswomen over their support for boycotts. Netanyahu’s office issued a statement Thursday saying that based on Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar’s itinerary for an upcoming visit to the West…… MORE
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Texas Education Agency Releases 2019 School Accountability Ratings
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the new school year gets underway, the Texas Education Agency has released its latest school report cards. The “Accountability Ratings” are based on data from last school year and assigns grades “A” through “F” to each school with an overall grade given to each district. The grades are based on…… MORE
Wall Street Regains Footing After Worst Trading Day of 2019
New York (WBAP/KLIF) – In the early minutes of trading on Wall Street this morning, the Dow gained 100 points, a day after dropping 800 as all three major indices hit their lowest levels so far this year on fears of an impending recession. Meantime, global stock markets fell sharply Thursday in the wake of…… MORE
Plan Announced to Remove Crane That Fell on Deep Ellum Apartment Complex
Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – Residents of the Deep Ellum apartment complex where a crane fell during a storm two months ago are beginning to see the removal process pick up. In a letter to residents, management at Elan City Lights says protection is being added to the surrounding concrete to protect the streets, and that two…… MORE
Mourning Husband of Texas Mass Shooting Victim Welcomes All to Funeral
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A man whose 63-year-old wife was among the Texas mass shooting victims says he has no other family and welcomes anyone wanting to attend her services in El Paso. Margie Reckard was among 22 people fatally shot on Aug. 3 at a Walmart in El Paso. Reckard and Antonio Basco were married 22 years.…… MORE