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Arlington Hosts Job and Training Fair Aug. 7

Arlington Hosts Job and Training Fair Aug. 7

ARLINGTON (WBAP)- The Arlington Public Library is hosting a Job and Training Fair on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center located at 1817 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010. Residents are invited to explore training and/or certification opportunities in fast-growing job fields. They will also learn how to complete their education…MORE

Texas Lawmakers React to Second Called Special Session

Texas Lawmakers React to Second Called Special Session

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session on Thursday that begins a day after the current session ends. Texas House Democrats have broken quorum for weeks during the current special session in an effort to stall a Republican-led voting bill. That session ends Friday. Governor Abbott has slated the…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Date, Agenda

Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Date, Agenda

AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12 p.m. on August 7.  The current special session ends August 6. The move comes after House Democrats have broken quorum for most of the special session in an effort to kill a Republican led voting bill.…MORE

Dallas 7-Eleven Clerk Arrested After Fatally Shooting Man Accused in Beer Heist

Dallas 7-Eleven Clerk Arrested After Fatally Shooting Man Accused in Beer Heist

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) –  A Dallas 7-Eleven clerk is facing a murder charge after he fatally shot a man suspected of steeling beer, according to police. It happened at the location at 456 North Zang Boulevard near Davis Street around 11 p.m. Investigators said the clerk called 911 and told dispatchers he shot at two people.…MORE

New Eviction Moratorium in Effect for Communities with High Covid-19 Transmission

New Eviction Moratorium in Effect for Communities with High Covid-19 Transmission

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Biden Administration issued a new eviction moratorium that remains in effect through Oct. 3. The cdc announced a limited eviction moratorium for renters living in communities experiencing substantial or high transmission of Covid-19, covering an estimated 80% of all U.S counties and 90% of all renters. The moratorium requires renters to provide…MORE