Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas’ new Ten Commandments in schools law

Faith leaders and families sue to block Texas’ new Ten Commandments in schools law

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a new Texas law that requires copies of the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom. The federal lawsuit, filed Tuesday, claims the measure is an unconstitutional violation of the separation of church and state…MORE

Northwest ISD And McKinney ISD Have Approved New Salary Increases For Teachers

Northwest ISD And McKinney ISD Have Approved New Salary Increases For Teachers

(WBAP/KLIF) – The new salary increases are part of a growing effort to keep teachers in the classroom. Earlier this week, Northwest ISD approved a new compensation plan giving teachers with five or more years of experience a $5,000 raise, and other teachers raises up to $2,500. Starting pay at Northwest ISD is now set…MORE

JC Penney Is Closing A Major North Texas Distribution Facility

JC Penney Is Closing A Major North Texas Distribution Facility

(WBAP/KLIF) – PLANO, TX – JC Penney is closing one of its local distribution centers, which will put nearly 300 people out of work. The company is planning to have two rounds of layoffs at its Alliance Logistics Center in Haslet, which is scheduled to permanently close on November first. JC Penney is based in…MORE