Dallas Builders Association has just released news that 20,000 construction workers are needed Last year Dallas-Fort Worth homebuilders started almost 34,000 homes. But that number of homes could of been more if more workers were available. “We are 20,000 construction workers short in D-FW despite wages rising 35 percent for most needed trades,” said…… MORE
Research Shows Dog Owners Prefer the Company of Their Pets More Than Friends
The study sampled 2,000 dog owners who admitted they have skipped out on spending time with friend(s) so they could spend quality time with their dog. Many owners say their pet genuinely helped them get over a breakup or handle the death of a loved one. Two-thirds of the survey takers credit their dog with helping them…… MORE
City Council Approves Ordinance to Raise Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
City council voted Thursday to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. Several cities, including New York, Boston and Chicago, have similar laws. MORE STORY: HERE Research shows only 2% of tobacco sales come from people age 18-20, but local business owners say they make sales from the other items sold. …… MORE
Most And Least Stressful Jobs Of 2018
CareerCast compiled the list of stress by physical demands, environmental conditions, hazards encountered on a regular basis, own life at risk, growth potential, deadlines, working in the public eye, competition in the field, and interacting with the public act large. 2018 Most Stressful Jobs (Job, score) Enlisted Military Personnel, Stress Score 72.47 (Average Salary $26,051) Firefighter, 72.43 …… MORE
Postal Worker Admits He Burned 20 Tubs of Mail
A postal worker in Louisiana pleaded guilty this week in federal court for destroying mail. Mark Wayne Thompson, 50 of Pitkin in Vernon Parish pleaded guilty of destruction of mail by a postal employee. He admitted to burning 20 tubs of mail. he now faces up to five years in prison, and a $250,000 fine. His…… MORE
DFW Leads the Nation in Most Jobs Added in One Year
On Thursday (Jan 13th) the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released new information that Dallas had the highest job growth among twelve of the Nation’s biggest Metropolitan areas. The data was collected from November 2016 to November 2017. That’s according to information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. DFW added 100,400 jobs in the…… MORE
Mark Wahlberg Donates $1.5 Million to ‘TimesUp’
After news broke that Mark Wahlberg received $1.5 Million for re-shoots for the film “All the Money in the World” while he co-star Michelle Williams was paid $1,000 which is less than 1 percent of Wahlberg’s wage. And he was fully aware of how much she was being paid versus ‘re-shoot’ payment. The statement released on Saturday…… MORE
Your “Kiss A Ginger Day” Wolf Fan Favorite 5 Countdown
Here’s tonight’s WOLF FAN FAVORITE FIVE, the five most popular songs in North Texas, as chosen by YOU. #995wfff Vote for your favorite song at 995thewolf.com/vote, or call in your vote, along with your requests or dedications to 888-787-1995, e-mail to [email protected], or get them to me on Facebook or Twitter (@995thewolfdfw @BillBowen995). And be sure to tune in weeknights at 9 when we count ’em down. — Bill Bowen …… MORE
Dallas County Reported Friday 5 More Deaths Due to Flu; Total at 31
Dallas County stands at 31 as of Friday, Tarrant County has reported 3 and Denton County 2 in flu-related deaths. The most recent victims were an 87-year-old from Cedar Hill, a 72-year-old from Duncanville, a 42-year-old from Dallas, a 38-year-old from Addison and a 60-year-old from Carrollton. It’s too early to confirm if this is the worst flu season.…… MORE
20-year-old claims $450M Mega Millions Jackpot
Shane Missler, 20, was the owner of the one winning ticket on Jan 5th of the Mega Millions jackpot of $451 Million. He decided to take the cash payout. Btw, He’s taking the lump sum payout of $281,874,999. He purchased five quick-pick Mega Millions tickets. His total investment $10 “I’m only 20, but I hope to use…… MORE
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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading
Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…