Three local infrastructure projects are receiving millions of dollars in grant money. According to Senator John Cornyn, several entities in the Greater Dallas area were awarded three Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grants, or RAISE grants, totaling $21,118,080. The grants are meant to encourage investment in road, rail, transit, and port projects. The…… MORE
Trial Date Set for Former Fort Worth Police Officer Charged with Murder in Atatiana Jefferson’s Death
FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – The trial date has been set for the former Fort Worth police officer accused of fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson during a welfare check call in 2019. Aaron Dean is charged with murder. The trial is set for January 10th of next year with jury selection beginning January 4th. His attorneys…… MORE
State Representative Michelle Beckley of Carrollton Announces Run for Lieutenant Governor
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF News) – The list of candidates challenging Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s re-election bid continues to grow. State Representative Michelle Beckley of Carrollton announced that’s she’s running for the seat Tuesday morning. Beckley said her top priorities would be expanding Medicaid, fixing issues with the state’s beleaguered power grid and fully funding public education.…… MORE
Live: Trial of Kyle Rittenhouse
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Midlothian ISD Cites Substitute Teacher Shortage for Canceling Classes on Friday
Midlothian (WBAP/KLIF) – Due to an expected shortage of substitute teachers and buses on Friday [Nov 19], students and staff at Midlothian Independent School District have a day off. In a written statement, the district said that some students and teachers will be traveling for sporting and other events Friday. MISD says that it utilizes…… MORE