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DFW Expecting Economy Induced Lay-offs in 2023

DFW Expecting Economy Induced Lay-offs in 2023

(WBAP/KLIF) — A drove of upcoming layoffs has Texans unsure about the future, as the Lone Star State braces for a barrage of layoffs coming in 2023 due to inflation and interest rates. After a surge in IT jobs during the pandemic when big-tech was hiring droves of employees, current economic conditions have slowed that…MORE

Dade Phelan Re-elected as Texas House Speaker

Dade Phelan Re-elected as Texas House Speaker

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Legislature convened for the 88th legislative session on Tuesday. Shortly after gaveling in for the swearing-in ceremony, members of the Texas House of Representatives took the oath of office and elected Representative Dade Phelan to serve as Speaker for a second term. “It is a privilege to serve as a…MORE

88th Legislative Session Begins in Austin

88th Legislative Session Begins in Austin

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The 88th Texas Legislative Session officially opened on Tuesday inside the State Capitol building in Austin. Ahead of Tuesday’s opening ceremonies, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced a $33 billion budget surplus. “Since I’ve become Lt. Governor, we’ve taken the utmost care to manage our budget wisely and conservatively, said Texas Lt. Governor…MORE

Dallas Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting

Dallas Police Investigating Road Rage Shooting

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Police in Dallas are investigating a road rage shooting on Central Expressway. According to DPD, a man who was shot in a road rage incident on Monday on HWY 75 between Midpark and Spring Valley near the High 5 is hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made as police continue…MORE

Fort Worth City Council to Vote on Extending Teen Curfew, Boarding Home Ordinances

Fort Worth City Council to Vote on Extending Teen Curfew, Boarding Home Ordinances

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Fort Worth City Council will vote on extending its teen curfew and on whether to implement ordinances to regulate privately-run boarding houses at Tuesday night’s meeting. The teen curfew bans minors age 17 and under from being out unsupervised from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and…MORE