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DART Celebrates 40 Years of Service in North Texas

DART Celebrates 40 Years of Service in North Texas

(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas Area Rapid Transit is celebrating 40 years of serving residents of North Texas. The transit system was voted into existence on August 13th, 1983, with just bus service. 40 years later, DART’s Gordon Shattles says that service has expanded to include bus service to 13 cities, 93 miles of light rail, Go-Link…MORE

Report: Federal Grand Jury Meeting in San Antonio About Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Report: Federal Grand Jury Meeting in San Antonio About Suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

SAN ANTONIO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A federal grand jury is reportedly looking into suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. According to the Austin American Statesman, prosecutors called unidentified witnesses close to Paxton although the focus of the inquiry remains unclear. The federal probe into the embattled Paxton began in October 2020 amid allegations from…MORE

Another North Texas School District to Implement Armed Security

Another North Texas School District to Implement Armed Security

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Plano ISD Board of Trustees approved a school marshal program to comply with the Texas Legislature’s passage of House Bill 3, which requires all schools to have an armed security officer on campus. According to Plano ISD Superintendent Dr. Teresa Williams, school marshals will be district employees and cover all campuses not…MORE

Tarrant County to Cut Budget & Give Employees a Raise

Tarrant County to Cut Budget & Give Employees a Raise

(WBAP/KLIF) — When Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare ran for office, he made a pledge to cut unnecessary spending. That promise is closer to reality as the Commissioner’s Court is reviewing the proposed 2024 fiscal year budget. Many large Texas counties increase spending and hire more staff, year in and year out. however, the state’s…MORE

DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Renewable Power Plant

DFW Airport Breaks Ground on Renewable Power Plant

(WBAP/KLIF) — A power plant primarily fueled by renewable wind energy broke ground at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and is expected to come online in mid 2025. The $234-million electric Central Utility Plant (eCUP) will substantially decrease greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the plant’s water usage by 29%. DFW Airport CEO Sean Donahue says the new…MORE