The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week came back down to more recent ranges after a big jump the week before due to hurricanes in the Southeast. The Labor Department reported Thursday that applications for jobless claims fell by by 19,000 to 241,000 for the week of Oct. 12. That’s well below…… MORE
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.” A Meta spokesperson confirmed in a statement that some teams were making changes to align with their long-term goals and location strategy. The Verge, who first reported the layoffs, said cuts were made…… MORE
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas appeals court has reversed a judge’s order to delay Thursday’s scheduled execution of a man who would become the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome. The ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal…… MORE
TEXAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – As the clock winds down for a condemned Texas death row inmate, lawmakers and a former detective on the case made their final pitch to save him on Wednesday. 57-year-old Robert Roberson is scheduled to be executed on Thursday at 6 p.m.. He was convicted for the murder of his…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News ) – An investigation is underway into the cause of a massive overnight fire at an Irving apartment complex. It happened at the Calloway at Los Colinas apartments on Park Ridge boulevard west of Valley View Lane just before midnight Wednesday. When firefighters arrived, flames were shooting through the roof… which eventually…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reports the second West Nile Virus (WNV) death in Dallas County for the 2024 season. The patient was a male resident of the 75080 zip code with underlying health conditions and was diagnosed with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease. Due to privacy and confidentiality reasons, DCHHS does…… MORE
ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – AT&T Stadium in Arlington will serve as a polling location on election day. It’s the first time the facility has opened its doors for residents to cast ballots in its 16-year history. There will be 50 voting booths available and parking is free. Tarrant County commissioners made the decision during…… MORE
FRISCO (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A former Frisco police officer has been arrested for allegedly stealing from the police officers association he was a part of. According to a news release, Colby Hill served as treasurer of the Frisco Police Officers Association. Investigators are accusing the former sergeant and 12-year veteran of pilfering some of…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Colin Allred met for their only debate Tuesday night, on WFAA-TV trading attacks over abortion and immigration in a closely watched race that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. Senate. Nationally, Democrats view Texas as one of their few potential pickup…… MORE
IRVING (WBAP/KLIF News ) – There are new charges for a former North Texas medical assistant accused of indecency with a child and police fear there could be more victims. Irving police said 25-year-old Angel Nunez’ most recent charge stemming from his October 9 arrest involves a nine-year-old. He’s accused of having inappropriate sexual contact…… MORE
