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Texas Takes on Biden but Republicans Keep Distance From AG

Texas Takes on Biden but Republicans Keep Distance From AG

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As President Joe Biden’s agenda is dealt an early blow in Texas, the embattled Republican attorney general promising more fights ahead with the new administration is getting little public support from members of his party, even as they cheer the results. Nearly all of the more than 100 GOP lawmakers in…MORE

Soldiers Mysteriously Sickened At Fort Bliss

Soldiers Mysteriously Sickened At Fort Bliss

Fort Bliss (AP) – The U.S. Army says eleven soldiers have been sickened by ingesting an unknown substance during a field training exercise at Fort Bliss. 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 the observation of…MORE

DISD Has A Plan To Deal With Learning Regression

DISD Has A Plan To Deal With Learning Regression

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 TX Soldiers Ingest Unknown Substance

Fort Bliss TX Soldiers Ingest Unknown Substance

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

Walmart Expanding Operations in North Texas, Providing Jobs and Faster Service

Walmart Expanding Operations in North Texas, Providing Jobs and Faster Service

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