Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas ISD School Board approved a pair of alternate calendars Thursday night, intended to help students who are falling behind because of the pandemic. DISD says 50% of its students are now worse in math. 30% are worse in reading. During Thursday night’s meeting the school board unanimously accepted two alternates…… MORE
FORT BLISS, Texas (AP) – The U.S. Army says eleven soldiers have been injured after ingesting an unknown substance during a field training exercise at Fort Bliss in Texas. A statement released late Thursday says two of the soldiers are in critical condition. The 1st Armored Division says all 11 soldiers have been placed under…… MORE
LANCASTER (WBAP/KLIF)-Walmart is building a large sale e-commerce project in Lancaster that will create more than 1,300 jobs. The City of Lancaster Approved an $800 million investment for Walmart to build two e-commerce facilities to keep up with the growing online shopping demand. “The total benefit, after tax rebates, will bring in close to $2.3…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry is evident in recent numbers posted by Dallas based Southwest Airlines. According to the company’s CEO, Gary Kelly, Southwest reported its first full-year loss since 1972. Kelly said that the annual operating revenue for the airline dropped by 60% last year amid a massive decrease…… MORE
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott is pushing back against recent action taken by President Biden aimed at the energy sector. “Texas is a pro-energy state, and we will not sit idly by and allow the Biden administration or local governments to destroy jobs and raise energy costs for Texas families,” Governor Abbott said. The Biden…… MORE