Tenants of a low income neighborhood in West Dallas signed home loans after being told to buy their homes or move out. Property management company HMK Limited is redeveloping the neighborhood and told tenants they could buy their home for $65,000 or leave. Julian Campos said he didn’t want to move and was one of 17…… MORE
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UT Dallas Becomes a Tobacco Free Campus
The University of Texas at Dallas is tobacco-free. UTD has joined the 1,827 campuses who have taken a stand against the number one cause of preventable death in the United States: tobacco. As of June 1, UT Dallas prohibits the use of tobacco on their campus, hoping to effectively reduce tobacco use by preventing initiation,…… MORE
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Leading Trade Mission to Canada
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – The Mayors of Dallas and Fort Worth are planning a trip to Canada to promote trade and tourism. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price said the trip will also include business leaders from North Texas. “Our message is local that we know that all trade is ultimately going to be local. We…… MORE
Using Cell Phones, Electronic Devices While Driving Now Banned in Denton
DENTON (WBAP/KLIF News) – The City of Denton’s ban on using cell phones and other handheld devices while driving went into effect on Thursday. The law allows officers to pull drivers over if they’re seen holding their cell phone or similar electronic devices while the car is moving. This Denton resident said he hopes it encourages…… MORE
President Trump Withdraws from the Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Accord Thursday afternoon. Trump said the Paris Accord is more about other nations gaining a “financial advantage” over the U.S. than it is about climate change. “This agreement is less about the climate and more about other…… MORE