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State Rep. and Frisco ISD Superintendent clash on sexually explicit books
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A state representative wants the Frisco ISD to do more about sexually explicit books winding up in school libraries.By Audacy
On Friday afternoon a judge in Louisiana blocked President Biden's plan to end Title 42, which was set to end on Monday. Title 42 was implemented by the Trump administration as a COVID-control measure, forcing asylum seekers to wait outside the U.S. for their hearings. KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz spoke with Dallas immigration attorney and…
Despite efforts from the Biden administration, Title 42 will stay in place, for now.By Audacy
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Dallas Code Compliance inspecting pools ahead of summer
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Dallas Code compliance inspectors have fanned out across the city to look at equipment around pools at apartment complexes. May is "National Water Safety Month," and code compliance officers say they focus on inspections now as people get ready to use pools over the summer.By Audacy
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Stock market nears bear territory at close Friday
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As the stock market neared bear territory for the first time in decades on Friday, KRLD business analyst David Johnson broke down what it means to John Liddle.By Audacy
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Perot Museum to open exhibit about research of Jane Goodall
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The Perot Museum of Nature and Science opens an exhibit this weekend that highlights the background and research of Dr. Jane Goodall. "Becoming Jane: the Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" opens Saturday and runs through Labor Day. Image courtesy of Alan ScaiaBy Audacy
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Tarleton announces plans for new convocation and event center
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The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a $110 million capital project request to design and construct a Convocation and Event Center in the heart of Tarleton State University's main campus in Stephenville. "This is a tremendous day in Tarleton history," said university President James Hurley. "We are incredibly gratef…
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Two Texas Republicans trade insults over which wing of the party they support
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The gloves are off as two Texas Republican trade insults over what wing of the party they support. Senator John Cornyn says embattled Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is an embarrassemnt to Texas because of his on going legal troubles. Of Course Paxton shot back calling Cornyn a member of the, "Bush wing of the GOP."…
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Pediatrician answers most common formula shortage questions
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As more parents search for safe and reliable ways to feed their children, pediatricians are answering a multitude of questions surrounding the baby formula shortage. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Amy Hair, a Program Director of Neonatal Nutrition with Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Dr. Hair shares her answers to some of the most common …
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North Texas breaks record for most 90-degree days to this date
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With another 90-degree day in the books, North Texas has recorded 16 days above that mark in 2022 -- the most days above 90 degrees before May 19 in recorded history. The record was set in 1955.By Audacy
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President Biden in Asia as poll numbers hit new low
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Pres. Joe Biden arrived in South Korea Friday to kick off a six-day visit to Asia, his first since taking office. The White House said the main goal of the trip is to shore up key alliances in the region. Mr. Biden also will visit Japan. Administration officials said the president's trip coincides with what it called the growing threat of a new Nor…
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Windy and warm for Friday, storm chances increase over the weekend
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We're starting off this morning with plenty of cloud cover, wind, and mild temperatures for this time of the year. Sunshine will break out around lunch time with afternoon highs in the mid-90s. South winds will gusts as high as 35 mph. By this evening, the dry line will work its way into north Texas producing some scattered showers and storms. If t…
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Congress urged to call for Brittney Griner's immediate release
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Two members of the Texas Congressional delegation are asking for support from their colleagues in their effort to free Brittney Griner. The WNBA star, originally from Texas, has been held in Russia since February. She's facing criminal charges there. The U.S. State Department has declared that Griner is being wrongfully detained.…
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FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 booster for children age 5 to 11
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's independent advisory panel voted 11-1, with one abstention to give kids the third shot, at least five months after they've received their second.By Audacy
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Former North Texas Principal testifies in Washington DC
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A former Colleyville Heritage High School principal testified in Washington DC Thursday, about the dangers of political agendas on free speech in the classroom.By Audacy
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Texas A&M downtown Fort Worth campus takes huge step forward
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Texas A&M has taken a huge step towards establishing an urban research campus in downtown Fort Worth. The A&M System Board of Regents met in Fort Worth, and it voted unanimously to add the upcoming urban research campus, dubbed Aggieland North, to the system's five-year Capital Plan.By Audacy
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Habitat for Humanity, volunteers, family completing home in South Fort Worth
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A family in Fort Worth working with Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of the frame of its house Thursday. Trinity Habitat has now built four homes with volunteers from the eye care supply company, Alcon, since 2019. Image Courtesy Alan ScaiaBy Audacy
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Man with shotgun shuts down entrance to Lockheed Martin plant
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Police say a man with a shotgun led to the closure of the main gate to the Lockheed Martin plant in White Settlement Thursday morning. They say the man drove up to security at about 5:35 a.m.By Audacy
For the second time this month, Texans are heading to the polls to vote. Early voting in the runoffs ends on Friday while election day is Tuesday, May 24th.By Audacy
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Cold feet? Survey points to less stock investment in 2022
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Amid market volatility and inflation, less than 1 in 5 (18%) Americans with retirement or investment accounts will increase their stock market investment in 2022 as compared to 2021, according to a new Bankrate.com study. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at BankRate to get some insights and reaction.…
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Average gas price in Texas hits record high: AAA Texas
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The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.29 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is the highest price average ever recorded by AAA for the state. Dallas-Fort Worth is at an average of $4.40 a gallon as of Thursday. That's the highest average for any metro in the state. KRLD's John Lid…
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Existing home sales in Texas fall for third straight month
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Existing-home sales fell for the third straight month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.61 million. Sales were down 2.4% from the prior month and 5.9% from one year ago. In the South region (Texas numbers included) - prices were up a whopping 22.2% from one year prior. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Lawrence Yun from the National Associ…
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1 killed in shooting outside Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth
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One person is dead after a shooting outside Lockheed Martin's main gate in Fort Worth Thursday morning, police say. Officials said it was not an active shooter situation.By Audacy
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Thursday Weather: Sunshine will dominate our weather, highs in the mid-to-upper 90s
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We're waking up to temperatures in the seventies this morning. Sunshine will dominate our weather today with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s.By Audacy
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Tarrant Co. deputy home following seven-month-long battle with COVID-19
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Following a seven-month-long battle with COVID-19, a Tarrant County sheriff's deputy is finally back home.By Audacy
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Fort Worth City Council hears arguments over regulating short-term rentals
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The Fort Worth City Council got suggestions from both sides in the fight over regulating short-term rentals.By Audacy
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Fort Worth Safe plan nets nearly 400 arrests
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The Fort Worth Safe crime reduction initiative is a month and a half old, and it's already paying dividends. "We're dealing with 380 arrests, and we have 139 guns seized," says Sgt. Amy Heise. "That would be from April 2nd until today." Sgt. Heise says one of the key factors behind these numbers is the fact that there are dedicated units on the str…
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Fort Worth police officer arrested, accused of domestic violence
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Cpl. James Howard was arrested Sunday in Rio Grande County on allegations of domestic violence that allegedly occurred while he was off-duty.By Audacy
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Texas Instruments breaks ground on $30B microchip plant in Sherman
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Texas Instruments broke ground Wednesday on the first part of its planned $30 billion development in Sherman. TI says it will build up to four semiconductor plants at a site along U.S. Highway 75.By Audacy
In a short ruling, the 5th Circuit, U.S. Court of appeals is ordering all lawsuits against SB-8 to be dismissed.By Audacy
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Debate rages over state of law enforcement funding in Texas
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When you dive into the debate over law enforcement funding in Texas, it's easy to see why there's little agreement. Some believe that police departments are grossly underfunded, and that the lack of funding puts the public at risk. Others believe that far too much money in Texas goes to law enforcement, and reallocation of those funds to social pro…
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Caterpillar, Inc., CEO Jim Umpleby optimistic on the economy
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When it comes to talk of a possible U.S. recession, Caterpillar, Inc., Chief Executive Officer Jim Umpleby is not worried. During Caterpillar's investor day event in Dallas, Umpleby called construction demand "good" in the U.S. and other regions around the world. He also noted strong activity in the mining and oil and gas sectors. Caterpillar is fo…
According to the American Heart Association – over the past 30 years, stroke incidence among adults 49 and younger has continued to increase in Southern states and the Midwest. Why might that be? KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Ryan Cheung, Neurologist & Stroke Program medical director at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.…
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Dickies Arena now preparing for more bull riding
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Paul McCartney played his first show in Fort Worth since 1976 Tuesday night, making his only stop in Texas on his "Got Back" tour. McCartney last played in Texas with Wings.By Audacy
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Wednesday Weather: Sunny, hot and windy again with highs in the mid to upper 90s
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We've got some clouds around this morning, but they are harmless. We'll break out into sunshine by late morning. It'll be sunny, hot and windy again with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Hotter out west of us.By Audacy
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Texas Sen. Cornyn urges Senate to pass $40B Ukraine aid bill
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Senator John Cornyn is offering more details about his recent trip to Ukraine as he urges the Senate to pass a $40 billion aid package for that country. He met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday as part of a delegation of lawmakers from the United States.By Audacy
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Denton County: Purchase of controversial new election software approved
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Denton County commissioners approve the purchase of more than $600,000 worth of new elections software and equipment - despite some concerns over section integrity.By Audacy
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Dallas homelessness dropping, but many wind up homeless again within two years
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The "point in time" count of homeless people in Dallas and Collin Counties this year turned to the lowest number since 2019. The count by the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance showed 4,410 people without permanent housing.By Audacy
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Dallas to form committee on 'professional sports recruitment and retention'
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The mayor of Dallas is forming a city council committee to draw professional sports franchises to the city. The "Ad Hoc Committee on Professional Sports Recruitment and Retention" follows Mayor Eric Johnson's tweet last week saying North Texas was about to pass Chicago as the nation's third-largest metro area and become the largest without two NFL …
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In-Home Respite Program adds to Ability Connection's offerings
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For 67 years, Dallas-based non-profit Ability Connection has been enriching the lives of people with disabilities.By Audacy
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FBI investigating Dallas salon shooting as hate crime
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The man who is under arrest for last week's shooting at a northwest Dallas hair salon is now the target of a federal hate crime investigation.By Audacy
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Dallas City leaders working to hire blind people to answer 311 calls
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Dallas is considering hiring some disabled workers but will need to pay them less than other city employees.By Audacy
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Arlington PD relaxes rules on facial hair and tattoos
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Facial hair and tattoos are no longer taboo at the Arlington Police Department. From now on, Arlington police officers can grow and display facial hair, as long as it meets certain guidelines.By Audacy
The April retail sales figures were released Tuesday morning, showing a 0.9% rise in April. Bankrate.com senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joined KRLD's John Liddle to discuss his thoughts behind the numbersBy Audacy
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Gasoline prices continue to climb in North Texas
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Day after day, we just keep setting new records for all-time high gasoline prices. The DFW average is up to $4.29 per gallon, and it is almost impossible to find a local station with regular unleaded for less than four bucks a gallon. Today on the KRLD Morning News, we asked University of Houston Energy Economist Ed Hirs, Why do gas prices keep goi…
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Millions may have been affected by Texas Department of Insurance data breach
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The Texas Department of Insurance is notifying millions of people that they may have been affected by a data breach.By Audacy
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Mansfield restaurant donating baby formula amid nationwide shortage
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Amid a nationwide baby formula shortage, one North Texas restaurant is doing what it can to help.By Audacy
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Texas Sen. Cruz wins Supreme Court challenge
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It's a good day for Texas Senator Ted Cruz after he enjoyed a victory at the Supreme Court.By Audacy
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Dallas seeks new rules for scrap tire haulers
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The City of Dallas is working on new regulations for companies that store or transport scrap tires. City officials hope those regulations will help prevent used tires from being illegally dumped.By Audacy
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Crash involving broken eggs shuts down I-30 near Downtown Dallas
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A crash involving a semi-truck carrying 35,000 pounds of eggs shut down westbound I-30 for about 10 hours on Monday. The Dallas County Sheriff's Department says a semi-truck headed west on I-30 hit a bridge just past the I-45 interchange in the Downtown Dallas Canyon at about 4 a.m.By Audacy
