Austin, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – In an effort to help displaced workers in the Texas, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently doled out over $18-million to 49 colleges and universities across the state, for the “Texas ‘Re-skilling Support Grant Program.” It was the first phase of funding targeted for those who may need to “re-skill”…… MORE
Undated (WBAP/KLIF) – The U.S. Postal Service has acknowledged that it’s having problems with the unprecedented amount of packages being mailed during the holiday season. In Pennsylvania large mail truck are sitting full of packages in parking lots, because there is no room in the postal facilities. The U.S. Postal Service said it is doing…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Federal officials have announced an effort to reduce violent crime in Austin, one of many U.S. cities that have seen an increase in murders and other violent crime during the pandemic. U.S. Attorney Gregg Sofer announced Friday the creation of an operation that will focus on reducing crime through ballistics evidence,…… MORE
Parker County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A Fort Worth man convicted in the quadruple intoxication manslaughter deaths of 4 Brock High School students in 1998 was released from prison last month, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 62-year old Ricky Carter had been sentenced to four 20-year sentences; he was released on November 7th after serving…… MORE
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Pollard and the Dallas Cowboys gave Ezekiel Elliott a reason to come back next week after the two-time rushing champion missed a game because of injury for the first time in his career. Pollard ran for two touchdowns with Elliott sidelined by a calf issue he’s been battling for weeks,…… MORE