ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF)- The Arlington City Council took its first look at the proposed $552 million Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget, which includes a recommendation for a property tax rate reduction for the sixth year in a row, and slight increases for residents’ water rates, the garbage collection rate and storm water fee. Proposals for next…… MORE
No-name Steelers Defeat Who’s-that? Cowboys in Hall of Fame Game
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers followed a stumbling first half with a strong final 30 minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-3 on Thursday night in the first NFL preseason game in two years. Matthew Sexton’s 36-yard punt return early in the third quarter jump-started the Steelers, and the Cowboys never challenged after…… MORE
Potential military vaccine mandate brings distrust, support
San Diego (AP)- Since President Joe Biden asked the Pentagon last week to look at adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the military’s mandatory shots, former Army lawyer Greg T. Rinckey has fielded a deluge of calls. His firm, Tully Rinckey, has heard from hundreds of soldiers, Marines and sailors wanting to know their rights and whether…… MORE
Texans Will Save this Tax Free Weekend
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Tax free weekend is kicking off in Texas. Holly Quartero with Galleria Dallas says it’s one of the busiest shopping weekends next to Black Friday and a great time to go “back to school” shopping. The three day holiday weekend August 6-8 exempts sales tax on qualified items priced below $100, which saves…… MORE
Amber Guyger Appeal Denied
DALLAS (AP) – A Texas appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of a former Dallas police officer who was sentenced to prison for fatally shooting her neighbor in his home. A panel of three state judges on Thursday ruled that a Dallas County jury had sufficient evidence to convict Amber Guyger of murder in…… MORE