PHOENIX (AP) – A self-driving truck company has partnered with the U.S. Postal Service to test autonomous technology on the long-haul route between Phoenix and Dallas. San Diego-based TuSimple is planning for two autonomous trucks to carry mail and parcels on five round trips between the Postal Service distribution centers in the two cities starting…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A bill that would “harden” Texas campuses with increased security and a boost in student mental health resources has cleared a key hurdle in the Legislature a year after a mass shooting at a local high school killed eight students and two substitute teachers. The Texas House on Tuesday gave tentative…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – A Dallas sports legend could soon be honored with a street name. The City of Dallas is considering a proposal to rename Olive Street, outside of the American Airlines Center, to Dirk Nowitzki Way. The German native retired from the Dallas Mavericks last month after 21 seasons with the team. “He’s been with…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Police Department is looking into a possible connection between three recent cases involving violence against transgender women. Muhlayshia Booker was seen on cell video last month being attacked by a mob of people outside a Dallas apartment complex. Last Saturday, she was shot and killed. Police said after the shooting…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS) – Walmart celebrates the 6th anniversary of its “Veterans Welcome Home Commitment” by announcing more than 226,000 veteran hires since it’s launch in 2013. Their goal is to reach 250,000 by 2020. This effort is a way that the company honors our United States veterans. Walmart guarantees a job offer to any…… MORE