DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A group of Dallas city leaders are making a plea to Texas legislators to not cut funding to early education. Governor Greg Abbott initiated a grant program two years ago that puts $118 million per year toward improving public preschools, but Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, former Dallas Police Chief David Brown,…… MORE
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Federal Judge tosses lawsuit against Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. government’s securities fraud lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, though the Republican still faces criminal charges of duping wealthy investors. But the ruling by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant on Thursday is a significant victory for Paxton, who is scheduled to stand trial…… MORE
New CDC Survey Allows North Texans to View Regional Health Trends
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — A new set of data from a Center of Disease Control survey allows North Texans to see health trends and risks where they live. Donald Schwarz is from the Robert Wood Foundation, which partnered with the CDC, and says Dallas performs well in a few areas. “Fewer people binge drink, and…… MORE
Smoking Ban in Dallas Parks Begins Today
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — As of Wednesday, the City of Dallas is instituting a smoking ban in public parks. The Dallas City Council approved the ordinance in November, which will only apply to parks and trails managed by the city. Any entity managed by a private partner — like the Dallas Zoo, Arboretum or Fair…… MORE
Johnny Manziel Summoned to Court, Tells Judge “I Need to Get My Life in Order”
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) — Former Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel made a brief court appearance Tuesday morning in Dallas because of failure to tell a judge what steps he was taking toward a dismissal agreement signed in late November of last year. Manziel is supposed to attend rehab and anger management, and in return a misdemeanor…… MORE