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Some DISD Students May Soon Have A Longer School Year

Some DISD Students May Soon Have A Longer School Year

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Independent School District is trying to find a way to help students who aren’t doing well with the on-line learning imposed on them by the coronavirus pandemic. DISD’s Board of Trustees considered three alternate school calendars during Thursday night’s meeting. Two of them would extend the school year for five…MORE

Prosecutor:  Grapevine Man Aimed ‘To Take Hostages’ In Capitol Riot

Prosecutor: Grapevine Man Aimed ‘To Take Hostages’ In Capitol Riot

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – A prosecutor says a retired Air Force officer who was part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol carried plastic zip-tie handcuffs because he meant “to take hostages.” Retired Lieutenant Colonel Larry Rendall Brock Jr. appeared at a detention hearing in Fort Worth, Texas, on Thursday. The 53-year-old is…MORE

Loan Application Deadline Extended for Small Business Owners Impacted by Covid-19

Loan Application Deadline Extended for Small Business Owners Impacted by Covid-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Small business owners impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic now have until December 31st 2021 to apply for a loan.  The U.S. Small Business Administration extended the deadline as a result of the recent bipartisan Covid-19 Relief Bill passed by Congress and enacted by President Trump  To date, the SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans, which provide working capital funds to small businesses, nonprofits…MORE

Dallas Leaders Bicker Following Confusion Surrounding Vaccination Mega-Center

Dallas Leaders Bicker Following Confusion Surrounding Vaccination Mega-Center

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas and Dallas county are butting heads over communication surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination center at Fair Park. There was some Confusion in Dallas this week after word got out that County Judge Clay Jenkins allowed walk-ins without requiring registration at the Fair Park vaccination mega-center for one day for…MORE

21,000 National Guard Troops Approved for DC

21,000 National Guard Troops Approved for DC

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials say Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has approved bringing in 21,000 National Guard members to Washington, D.C., to assist with security surrounding the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Army officials have been grappling with requests for assistance from a number of law enforcement agencies who will be providing security across the…MORE