DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- North Texas will honor and remember those who lost their lives 20 years ago on September 11th. Cities across the metroplex are hosting memorial events you and you family can attend. Stars, Stripes & Remembrance in Arlington: Tickets start at $25. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the 9/11 ceremony starts at…… MORE
Funding for Virtual Learning
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill into law that provides money for schools to resume virtual learning. The bill was passed in the second legislative session. Districts can allow up to 10% of their students to go to school online. They must have an accountability rating of a C and students…… MORE
Biden: GOP Governors ‘Cavalier’ for Resisting Vaccine Rules
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is calling some Republican governors “cavalier” for resisting his call for far-ranging new federal vaccine requirements he hopes will finally contain the surging delta variant. Biden visited Brookland Middle School on Friday, just a short drive from the White House. He was making the case for new federal rules…… MORE
UPS to Hire 100,000 Seasonal Workers, More Than 100 DFW Positions Available
DALLAS/FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF News) – UPS is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday rush, with more than 100 jobs available in the DFW Metroplex. The Atlanta-based worldwide shipping company is offering full and part-time positions and said many potential employees could be hired in 30 minutes or less. UPS said the positions, which include…… MORE
Tennessee Teen Heckled By Adults When Talking About His Grandmother Who Died of COVID
Murfreesboro, TN (WBAP/KLIF) – In Tennessee, a teenager who spoke out in support of masks was teased and heckled by adults, during a Rutherford County School Board meeting. 16-year old Grady Knox talked about concern for his grandparents who are at high risk. He also said that his grandmother, a former teacher in the district…… MORE