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Dallas Pensions Bill Unanimously Passes Senate

Dallas Pensions Bill Unanimously Passes Senate

The Texas Senate by a vote of 30-0 approved its version of HB-3158 Tuesday. Senator Royse West said the plan would return the troubled Police & Fire Pension Fund to financial solvency in 46 years. “All parties involved wrestled with their own perspectives versus what are the hard facts of the matter,” said Senator West. “Basically the plan as…MORE

First Men’s Domestic Violence Shelter Opens in Dallas

The first domestic violence shelter for men in Texas has opened in Dallas. The Family Place has offered family violence services to women, men and children and saw a recent need to give men a shelter of their own. “The Family Place believes that everyone should feel safe in their own home, regardless of gender,” said…MORE

More Than 20 Dead After Explosion at Ariana Grande Concert in England

More Than 20 Dead After Explosion at Ariana Grande Concert in England

Updated Tuesday, 4:07 am LONDON – Police in Manchester, England report 22 are dead and nearly 60 are injured after the explosion following an Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena. A rep for the U.S. singer says she is okay. Police say they believe a man acted as a lone attacker, carrying explosives on him.…MORE

West Dallas Residents Forced to Buy Home or Move Out

Residents of a West Dallas neighborhood are being forced to buy the home they are renting or move out. HMK LTD. is co-owned by Khraish Khraish, the property manager responsible for the re-development of the low income neighborhood. “The new home owners will be recorded owners,” said Khraish. “So these are not rentals anymore. This is…MORE

DFW International Airport Receives Fallen Soldier Cart

DFW International Airport Receives Fallen Soldier Cart

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas/Fort Worth International airport is now home to a Fallen Soldier Cart. It was built by a team of technicians to allow all airlines flying from DFW to transport the remains of fallen service members. The program began when Alaskan Airlines employees noticed remains being carried in the belly of the plane…MORE